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Ingredients
- 12 ounce penne 4 c. uncooked
- 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar or possibly red wine vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. extra virgin extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 3 x garlic cloves chopped
- 2 Tbsp. fresh basil minced
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 4 c. fresh spinach torn
- 16 x kalamata olives pitted and minced
- 2 Tbsp. capers
- 3/4 c. lowfat feta cheese crumbled
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain.
- Stir together balsamic vinegar and next 7 ingredients in a large bowl. Add in pasta, spinach, and remaining ingredients, tossing well.
- Serving Ideas : Serve with a big tossed salad, crusty bread and a decent Chianti.
- NOTES : We like things saucy, and we like vinegar so I made these modifications. Use 6 Tbsp. vinegar, 1.5 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil (try replacing all of it with nonfat chicken broth), 2 Tbsp. lemon juice (I always squeeze it fresh) and 1Tsp. sugar. I chop the garlic, basil and olives (you must use kalamata olives for this recipe) in my food processor. The whole meal is quick and easy, and extraordinarily delicious. It's probably not lowfat, but at least it's the heart healthy fat found in olives. We are fairly big eaters so it really only serves three. It would serve 4 if you added a side dish or possibly two.
- This is what we had for dinner tonight. It's a family favorite.
- For 3 of us anyway. The flavors are a little sophisticated for my 8 year old.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 257g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 569 | |
| Calories from Fat 203 | 36% |
| Total Fat 22.94g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat 6.56g | 26% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium 1422mg | 59% |
| Potassium 369mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 74.96g | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.2g | 21% |
| Sugars 5.96g | 4% |
| Protein 16.87g | 27% |
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