Tomato Spinach Spirals Recipe

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A great side dish or meatless main course, this pasta pleaser comes together in a snap. "It is tasty, quick and easy," says Janet Montano of Temecula, California. And at just 69¢ a serving, it's affordable as well.

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Tomato Spinach Spirals Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) spiral pasta
1 package (10 ounces) frozen creamed spinach
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 tablespoons grated Romano cheese, divided
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, prepare spinach according to package directions. Drain pasta; place in a large bowl. Add the spinach, tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of Romano cheese, 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese and salt; toss to coat. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 215 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 6 mg cholesterol, 611 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 10 g protein.

Originally published as Tomato Spinach Spirals in Quick Cooking May/June 2003, p22

Storing Pasta

I store all my pastas in canning jars rather than the opened boxes. The pasta stays fresher, and the jars stack nicely, too, conserving pantry space. When I’m preparing my grocery list, I can see what I need at a glance. —Laurie S., Gettysburg, Pennsylvania