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Penne with Spinach and Garlic

Penne with Spinach and Garlic
Penne with Spinach and Garlic might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe makes 10 servings with 158 calories, 6g of protein, and 2g of fat each. This recipe covers 8% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a vegan diet. Head to the store and pick up salt, purple onion, lemon juice, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 20 minutes.

Instructions

1
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Reserve 3 tablespoons pasta water; drain pasta.
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Combine reserved pasta water, 1 teaspoon olive oil, and lemon juice in a small bowl; set aside.
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While pasta cooks, place a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
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Add almonds and cook, stirring constantly, 1 to 2 minutes or until toasted. Set almonds aside.
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Coat skillet with cooking spray; add remaining 1 teaspoon oil. Return to medium-high heat until oil is hot.
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Cut onion slices in half; add onion and garlic to skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, 4 minutes or until tender.
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Add spinach, and cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes; stir in almonds, salt, and pepper. Stir in reserved pasta water mixture.
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Add pasta, and toss gently.
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Serve immediately.
DifficultyNormal
Ready In20 m.
Servings10
Health Score26
Dairy FreeVeganVegetarian
DietsDairy FreeLacto Ovo Vegetarian
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