Lemon Pasta with Spinach

Name: Lemon Pasta with Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min. YIELD: 6 servings.

Healthy spinach, garlic and lemon combine to coat angel hair pasta for a lovely side that’ll freshen any meal. —Charlene Anderson, Bonney Lake, Washington

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute garlic in butter until tender. Add the spinach, lemon juice and zest, salt and pepper; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted.
3. Drain pasta. Add to skillet; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 184 calories, 4g fat (3g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 249mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.

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