Quick Creamy Spinach and Tomato Pasta

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Quick Creamy Spinach and Tomato Pasta). I invented this recipe at the end of the week when groceries were running low-just a few ingredients make up this easy pasta dish. This can be a healthier yet still flavorful meal by using low-fat sour cream and whole wheat pasta.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Quick Creamy Spinach and Tomato Pasta

Ingredients

8 ounces angel hair pasta

1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

2 cups baby spinach leaves

½ cup sour cream

1 tablespoon prepared basil pesto

Italian Chickpea Bread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until tender. Drain.

Step 2

While you wait for the pasta combine the tomatoes and spinach in a saucepan over medium heat. When the spinach begins to wilt stir in the sour cream and pesto. Toss sauce with drained pasta and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Quick Creamy Spinach and Tomato Pasta

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 263.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 8.8g 18%

Carbohydrates: 36g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 3.3g 13%

Sugars: 3.6g

Fat: 9.3g 14%

Saturated Fat: 4.2g 21%

Cholesterol: 13.9mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 2467.9IU 49%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.4mg 26%

Vitamin C: 12.3mg 21%

Folate: 72.7mcg 18%

Calcium: 109.3mg 11%

Iron: 4.2mg 24%

Magnesium: 17mg 6%

Potassium: 370.9mg 10%

Sodium: 329.8mg 13%

Calories From Fat: 84.1

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

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.