Contributed By: DCC
DCC
Here is a twist on linguine. You have to try this one.
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Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
High Fiber
Meal Type: Entree
Ingredients
1 2/3 cups Firmly packed fresh
Spinach leaves
3/4 cup PACE Picante Sauce, divided
2/3 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup Pecans, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup Vegetable oil
1 clove Garlic, chopped
1 lb Uncooked linguine or other
Favorite pasta, hot cooked and
Drained
Additional chopped pecans, optional
Additional PACE Picante sauce,
Optional
Preparation
Combine spinach, 1/4 cup picante sauce, cheese, 1/2 cup pecans, oil and garlic in covered food processor or blender container; process until smooth. Transfer to small bowl; stir in remaining 1/2 cup picante sauce. Toss spinach mixture with hot cooked pasta in large bowl. Sprinkle with additional chopped pecans and serve with additional picante sauce, if desired
Cook's Notes
Nutrition Information
Calories: 751
;
Total Fat: 33g
;
Saturated Fat: 6g
;
Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g
;
Carbohydrates: 90g
;
Protein: 22g
;
Vitamin A: 1389 IU
;
Vitamin C: 4 mg
;
Calcium: 191 mg
;
Sodium: 648mg
;
Iron: 4.5 mg
;
Fiber: 5g