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Spinach Pasta
- Cook Time
- 15 minutes
- Serves
- 6
- Calories
- 600
- Protein
- 33g
- Total Fat
- 39g
- Saturated Fat
- 14g
- Carbohydrates
- 38g
- Dietary Fiber
- 4g
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb fusilli pasta
- 1 pinch Kosher salt
- 10 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lb tomatoes
- 10 oz spinach
- 1 lb mozzarella
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 pinch salt and pepper
- 1 tsp grated Parmesan
- 1 cup basil leaves
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
Preparation
- Cook 1/2 pound of fusilli pasta according to package directions. Add a pinch of salt and a splash of extra virgin olive oil to keep the pasta from sticking. Drain cooked pasta.
- Dice 1 pound of tomatoes and slice 1 pound of mozzarella.
- In a skillet, saute 10 ounces of spinach leaves in 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Combine cheese, tomatoes, and spinach in a bowl, and add pasta.
- In a food processor, combine 2 diced tomatoes, 6 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, 1 clove of garlic (diced), and a pinch of salt and pepper (to taste). Pulse until smooth.
- Pour dressing over the pasta, top with 1 teaspoon of grated Parmesan and 1 cup basil leaves, and serve.
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