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Spinach Pasta Toss

December 13, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Try this simple and easy spinach pasta toss for your Dinner Tonight! With 5 ingredients this dish will come together quickly!Spinach Pasta Toss recipe plated on a blue plate


Spinach Pasta Toss recipe plated on a blue plate
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Ingredients
  • 1 15 ounce Italian-style diced tomatoes unsalted
  • 2 cups whole wheat penne pasta dry
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 cups baby spinach leaves
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded, reduced fat
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  1. Bring tomatoes, pasta and water to a boil in a large saucepan; stir.
  2. Cover; simmer on medium-low heat for 10 minutes or just until pasta is tender.
  3. Add ½ of spinach; simmer, covered 2 minutes or until wilted. Stir.
  4. Repeat until remaining spinach is added.
  5. Serve topped with cheese.
  6. For a spicier dish, add ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes with the tomatoes.
Recipe Notes

Spinach Pasta Toss Nutrition Facts Serving size (176g) servings per container 6 Amount per serving Calories 180 % Daily Value Total Fat 4 g 5 % Saturated Fat 2 g 10 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 10 mg 3 % Sodium 150 mg 7 % Total Carbohydrate 29 g 11 % Dietary Fiber 2 g 7 % Total Sugars 3 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 10 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 314 mg 25 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 319 mg 6 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: five, Heart Healthy, main dish, pasta, spinach, Vegetarian

Spicy Garlic Shrimp Pasta

November 29, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Change up pasta night by adding shrimp and spinach! This dish has a spicy kick to it that will keep you coming back for more!


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Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 red Chile pepper thinly sliced and seeded for less heat
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3/4 pound medium-sized frozen or fresh shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup no sodium low fat chicken broth
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 8 ounces thin spaghetti or angel hair pasta
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  1. In large stock pot, bring water to a boil for pasta; add pasta when boiling.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add the garlic, Chile and pepper. Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Turn shrimp, add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat and simmer until the shrimp are opaque throughout, 2 to 3 minutes.
  7. Add the spinach and cook, tossing, until beginning to wilt, 1 to 2 minutes.
  8. Drain pasta and mix in large skillet with shrimp and spinach, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  9. Serve immediately..
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, frozen, main dish, pasta, Seafood, shrimp, spicy, spinach

Pasta Salad with Peas and Ham

November 27, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Looking for a simple pasta salad? Our Pasta salad with Peas and Ham recipe unique, plus it is a great recipe to use your leftover ham!


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Ingredients
  • 12 ounces rotini pasta
  • 1 cup thinly sliced celery
  • 1 cup diced red onion
  • 2 ounces low sodium ham cooked, diced
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen green peas cooked until just tender
  • 1/2 cup reduced fat mayonnaise with olive oil
  • 1/2 cup light ranch dressing
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
  2. Cook rotini in boiling salted water just until tender, about 12 to 15 minutes.
  3. Rinse under cool running water, drain, and transfer to a large bowl.
  4. Stir in all remaining ingredients.
  5. Cover and chill for 20 to 30 minutes or overnight.
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Pasta Salad with Peas and Ham

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1 cup (265g)
servings per container 6

Amount per serving
Calories	380					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	14	g			18	%	
Saturated Fat	1.5	g			8	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	20	mg			7	%	
Sodium	530	mg			23	%	
Total Carbohydrate	54	g			20	%	
Dietary Fiber	3	g			11	%	
Total Sugars	5	g					
Added Sugars	0	g			0	%	
Protein	12	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	38	mg			2	%	
Iron	3	mg			15	%	
Potassium	264	mg			6	%

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: frozen, ham, main dish, pasta, pasta salad, peas, Pork

Easy Spinach and Chicken Pasta

November 16, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Easy Spinach and Chicken Pasta is a quick and healthy meal that will be sure to satisfy everyone at your table! Try out this recipe and our many others!

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Ingredients
  • 8 ounces whole wheat penne pasta
  • 1 tablepsoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked and cubed
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 28 ounce jar low-sodium spaghetti sauce
  • 1 14 ounce can unsalted petite diced tomatoes drained
  • 3 ounces low-fat or fat-free cream cheese
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 cup reduced-fat shredded mozzarella cheese
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  1. Cook pasta according to package directions and drain. Pour into a greased 9x13 baking dish.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, Italian seasoning, half of the spaghetti sauce and the drained tomatoes. Let simmer 2-3 minutes.
  3. Cut cream cheese into small chunks. Add to chicken and tomato sauce mixture.
  4. Simmer until cream cheese is melted. Stir in spinach. Cook another 2-3 minutes, until the spinach is slightly wilted.
  5. Pour chicken and tomato sauce mixture over pasta, mix well. Top with one cup of the shredded mozzarella. Top with the remaining spaghetti sauce, and remaining mozzarella.
  6. Bake, uncovered for 20 minutes, or until bubbly.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Chicken, leftovers, pasta, protein, spinach

California Chicken Pasta

November 15, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Looking for an easy chicken pasta recipe? Try this California Chicken Pasta recipe. It makes for a refreshing lunch and a healthy dinner option!chicken and avocado tossed with pasta - California Chicken Pasta Salad


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Ingredients
Salad
  • 1 1/3 cups cooked penne or similar pasta
  • 8 ounces skinless chicken breast cooked and diced (about 2 cups)
  • 1 large celery stalk thinly sliced
  • 1 large scallion trimmed and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
Dressing
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • 1/4 cup small diced avocado
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  1. In a large serving bowl combine pasta, chicken, celery, scallion, and cilantro.
  2. In small bowl combine orange juice, curry powder, salt, pepper, vinegar and oil. Stir well.
  3. Pour dressing over salad and toss well.
  4. Add avocado and toss gently.
Recipe Notes

California Chicken Pasta Nutrition Facts Serving size 2 (288g) servings per container Amount per serving Calories 380 % Daily Value Total Fat 10 g 13 % Saturated Fat 2 g 10 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 95 mg 32 % Sodium 340 mg 15 % Total Carbohydrate 30 g 11 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 5 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 40 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 49 mg 4 % Iron 3 mg 15 % Potassium 591 mg 15 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: avocado, Chicken, Heart Healthy, kid friendly, main dish, pasta, pasta salad, school

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