PASTA AND VEGGIES IN GARLIC SAUCE

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Big garlic flavor and a little heat from red pepper flakes help perk up this fresh-tasting pasta dish recommended by Doris Heath of Franklin, North Carolina.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces uncooked penne pasta
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 package (9 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute garlic and pepper flakes in oil for 1 minute. Add garbanzo beans and tomatoes; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add spinach and salt; cook and stir until spinach is wilted. , Drain pasta; add to vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 432mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Elmas Br
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I would definitely make this dish again.


Weezyyy_310
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover pasta.


Zoe Moubarak
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The sauce was too thin for my liking. I would add some more cornstarch next time.


Aazan Jaan
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This dish is a little bland for my taste. I would add some more spices next time.


Michael Lamprecht
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I love that this dish is so versatile. You can add or remove vegetables to your liking.


Promise mma090.
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


avery paul
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ssojib Hossain
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's also healthy.


Sudhair Ali
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I'm not a big fan of garlic, but I still enjoyed this dish. The vegetables were cooked perfectly.


Ahmed Sheka325
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


GAMES JATT
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I added some chicken to this dish and it turned out great! The chicken added a nice protein boost.


KHalid SHtewy
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The sauce was a little too oily for my taste, but overall this was a good dish.


Kristina Kasselman
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems.


Badir Yasin
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The garlic sauce was flavorful and creamy, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.