Heart Smart Recipes: Spinach Pesto Pasta

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Heart Smart Recipes Summary:

Preparation Time: 25 minutes

Number of Servings: 4

Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 1.00

Heart Smarts Recipes Ingredients:

8 ounces of fettucine
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups fresh spinach, stems removed
1 cup fresh basil leaves, stems removed
1/2 cup chicken broth, low-fat, low-sodium
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 15-oz can of cannellini (white beans), rinsed and drained
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 tsp black pepper


Heart Smart Recipes Directions:

Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain and place in large mixing bowl. In a blender, add olive oil, garlic, spinach, basil, parmesan cheese, and chicken broth. Mix well until leaves are blended. Pour sauce over pasta. Mix until pasta is well coated. Add beans and red bell pepper. Lightly toss and serve.

Heart Smart Recipes Nutrition Facts:

Spinach Pesto Pasta
Serving Size 1/4 of recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 360 Calories from Fat 60
% Daily Value (DV)*
Total Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 330mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 62g 21%
Dietary Fiber 8g 32%
Sugars 4g
Protein 16g
Vitamin A 80%
Vitamin C 90%
Calcium 15%
Iron 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.