Linguine Florentine

  • Note: Uncooked pasta of similar size and shape may be interchanged if measured by weight not volume.

    2 pounds fresh spinach
    4 ounces linguine, uncooked (choose your preference in WW or whatever)
    2 tsp olive oil
    1/2 cup grated LF parmesan cheese
    1/4 tsp pepper
    1 Tbl chopped walnuts (optional)

    Remove stems from spinach, wash leaves thoroughly. Cook spinach, covered, in a large Dutch oven over medium heat about 4 minutes or until tender. (Do not add water) Drain well: finely chop leaves and set aside.
    Cook linguine according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain. Combine linguine and olive oil in a large bowl; toss gently. Add spinach, cheese, and pepper. Toss gently. Sprinkle with walnuts. Yield: 9 servings (about 113 calories per 1/2 cup serving)

    Vitals:
    6.5 Protein
    4.5 Fat
    12.9 Carbs
    4 Cholest.
    2.7 Iron
    148 Sodium
    148 Calcium