Elbows with Fresh Spinach

Serves 6

Delicious as a side dish or for a light summer lunch.

Ingredients:
8 ounces Dreamfields Elbows
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
10 ounces spinach (fresh or frozen)
4 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Prepare Dreamfields Elbows according to package directions.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté garlic in olive oil for 3 minutes.
3. If using fresh spinach, coarsely chop. If using frozen spinach, thaw and drain. Place spinach in sauté pan and cook until wilted, about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Toss spinach with tomatoes and hot pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition information per serving (1/6 of recipe): 193 calories; 8 g protein; 10 g digestible carbohydrates; 7 g fat; 1 g saturated fat; 3 mg cholesterol; 111 mg sodium; 4 g total dietary fiber.

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