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Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Walnuts and Spinach Recipe
Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Walnuts and Spinach
Whole wheat pasta has a lower glycemic index and more fibre than regular pasta. Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan or Romano cheese over top, if desired. Serve a mixed citrus salad for dessert to make it easier for your body to absorb the non-heme iron in the spinach.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500 g) whole wheat spaghetti
- 2 bags (each 6 oz/ 175 g) baby spinach
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) hot pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup (250 mL) walnuts, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
Preparation
In pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until tender but firm, about 8 minutes; stir in spinach until wilted. Reserving ½ cup (125 mL) cooking liquid, drain and return to pot.
Meanwhile, in skillet, heat oil over medium heat; fry garlic and hot pepper flakes (if using) for 30 seconds. Add walnuts, parsley and salt; fry until garlic is light golden, about 4 minutes. Add to pasta along with reserved cooking liquid; toss to coat.
Makes 4 servings.
- Serving(s)
- 4
| Per serving: about | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 684 |
| Protein | 24 g |
| Fat (total) | 29 g |
| Sat. Fat | 3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 93 g |
| Fibre | 15 g |
| Sodium | 913 mg |
| Calcium | 18 % RDI |
| Iron | 54 % RDI |
| Vitamin A | 69 % RDI |
| Vitamin C | 22 % RDI |
| Folate | 77 % RDI |
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Source
Homemakers Magazine: April 2004
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