Creamy Spinach Penne

Name: Creamy Spinach Penne
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 lb. fresh spinach , stemmed; 4 cups penne pasta , uncooked; 1 clove garlic; 1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN 2% Milkfat Low Fat Cottage Cheese; 1/4 cup milk; 1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese; 1 tsp. dried basil leaves , crushed; 1/4 tsp. black pepper; 1 jar (12 oz.) roasted red pepper s, drained, chopped

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Recipe by Kraft

Prep Time

30
min.

Total Time

30
min.

Servings

6 servings

A vibrant sauce made with spinach and roasted peppers gets its creaminess from cottage cheese in this easy penne pasta dish for six.

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3/4 lb. fresh spinach, stemmed
4 cups penne pasta, uncooked
1 clove garlic
1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN 2% Milkfat Low Fat Cottage Cheese
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 tsp. dried basil leaves, crushed
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 jar (12 oz.) roasted red peppers, drained, chopped

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Add spinach to large pan of boiling water; cook 1 min. Remove spinach with slotted spoon. Reserve water in pan for cooking the pasta. Rinse spinach with cold water; drain well.
Meanwhile, return water to boil. Add pasta; cook 10 min. or just until tender. While pasta is cooking, blend garlic in blender until minced. Chop spinach. Add to blender along with the cottage cheese and milk; blend until smooth. Blend in Parmesan and seasonings.
Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add spinach mixture and red peppers; mix lightly.

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For easy prep, use pre-washed bagged spinach.

Servings

6 servings

Healthy Living

Low fat
Low calorie
Good source of vitamin A or C
Generally Nutritious
Low sodium
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Carb Choices: 4 Carb Choice

Diet Exchange

3-1/2 Starch
1 Vegetable
1 Meat (L)

Nutrition Bonus

Rich in vitamin A, the fresh spinach adds vibrant color to this delicious, yet low-calorie and low-fat, main dish. And as a bonus, it also teams up with the roasted peppers to provide vitamin C.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 6 servings
AMOUNT PER SERVING
Calories	330

Total fat	4g
Saturated fat	2g
Cholesterol	10mg
Sodium	400mg
Carbohydrate	56g
Dietary fiber	4g
Sugars	4g
Protein	17g
% Daily Value
Vitamin A	130 %DV
Vitamin C	50 %DV
Calcium	20 %DV
Iron	25 %DV

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.