Linguine with Spinach and Asiago Cheese
Quick, easy and delicious describe this recipe. Serve with salad and a hearty whole grain roll.
Ingredients
- 12 oz linguine, uncooked
- 1 Tbs olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups spinach leaves, whole, fresh, packed
- 3 Tbs Asiago cheese*, grated (or fresh, grated Parmesan)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
Directions
- In a large pot, heat water to a boil. Cook pasta in rapidly boiling water until done and drain.
- In a large sauté pan, heat oil. Add garlic and cook for one minute. Add spinach and cook just until wilted. Add linguine to spinach, mix together and heat. Mix in Asiago cheese and ground pepper and heat just until cheese begins to melt.
* Allergy notes: The egg protein lysozyme is an unlabeled additive in some cheeses. People allergic to eggs should eliminate any cheese in this recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 330
Calories from Fat 55 (17%)
(9%)Total Fat 6g
(8%)Saturated Fat 2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
(2%)Cholesterol 5mg
(4%)Sodium 88mg
(8%)Potassium 264mg
Total Carbohydrate 57g
(10%)Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars 0g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(23%)Protein 12g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.
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