Ingredients
- 1 pound orecchiette pasta
- 3 ounces fresh spinach
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup lemon vinaigrette
- fresh ground sea salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water; let cool to room temperature.
- Stir in fresh spinach, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and vinaigrette
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
Recipe Variations
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- Use any type of pasta
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- Substitute fresh arugula for the spinach
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- Add additional veggies, such as grape tomatoes or bell peppers
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- Substitute crumbled feta cheese, goat cheese, or blue cheese for Parmesan
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- Substitute chopped walnuts, pecans, or any of your favorite nuts for pine nuts
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- Use your favorite store bought dressing
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- Add crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick
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- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for protein
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 524IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg