Greek Spinach, Pasta and Toasted Almonds

30 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 20 minutes

227 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

16	ounces	pasta, ziti
8	ounces	mushrooms	sliced
1	tablespoon	olive oil
5	cups	spinach	chopped
2	each	garlic cloves	minced
1	cup	chicken broth
1	can	olives	pitted, sliced
1/4	cup	kalamata olives	pitted

Directions

In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil.

Add the pasta and cook according to package directions.

Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Spray with nonostick vegetable coating.

When the skillet gets very hot, add the mushrooms, spreading out thinly.

Cook for 1-2 minutes to brown.

Toss and cook for 2 minutes more.

You want them to brown and not get watery.

Turn off the heat and reserve until the pasta is cooked.

When the pasta is al dente, drain in a colander and return to the cooking pot.

Toss with the olive oil. Add the spinach, garlic, stock, olives, and the mushrooms.

Toss well to mix.

Place on individual plates or a serving platter and top with feta cheese and the almonds.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 157g

Amount per Serving

Calories 227 18% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.0g	7%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	4%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 2mg	1%
Sodium 119mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 38.0g	13%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	10%
Sugars 2.0g
Protein 9.0g	18%

Vitamin A	70%		Vitamin C	20%
Calcium	6%		Iron	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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