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Garlic & Spinach Alfredo Pasta

low sodium spinach Alfredo recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 427kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large saute pan with cover
  • 1 Large stock pot with cover
  • 1 Wooden Spoon
  • 1 Food Processor

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Penne
  • 1 White Onion, diced
  • 3 Cups Spinach, loosely packed
  • 1 cups Vegetable broth, unsalted
  • ½ cup Cashews, raw and unsalted, soaked overnight
  • 3 Garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • 3 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 1 Pinch of Black pepper

Instructions

  • Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add penne and cook until al dente (about 2-3 minutes less than the instructions on the box). Remove from pot, toss in 1 tsp of oil, and set aside.
    1 lb Penne, 3 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • Add the remaining oil to a large sate pan and turn to medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add onion and saute until tender. About 7 minutes. Add garlic, and cook for an additional 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    1 White Onion, diced, 3 tbsp Vegetable oil, 3 Garlic cloves, minced
  • Add cashews, onions, garlic, nutritional yeast, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and vegetable broth to a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. Add additional broth if needed.
    1 White Onion, diced, 1 cups Vegetable broth, unsalted, ½ cup Cashews, raw and unsalted, soaked overnight, 3 Garlic cloves, minced, 1 tbsp Lemon juice, ¼ tsp Salt, 3 tbsp Vegetable oil, 2 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
  • Add the Alfredo sauce, penne, black pepper, and spinach back into the saute pan and turn to medium-low heat. Cover and cook for 5 minutes, or until spinach is wilted. Stirring occasionally.
    1 lb Penne, 3 Cups Spinach, loosely packed, 1 Pinch of Black pepper

Nutrition

Serving: 2.5oz | Calories: 427kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 425mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1407IU | Vitamin B1: 0.1mg | Vitamin B2: 0.1mg | Vitamin B3: 2mg | Vitamin B5: 0.5mg | Vitamin B6: 0.2mg | Vitamin C: 7mg | Vitamin E: 1mg | Vitamin K: 89µg | Calcium: 42mg | Copper: 0.5mg | Folate: 49µg | Iron: 2mg | Manganese: 1mg | Magnesium: 86mg | Phosphorus: 222mg | Selenium: 50µg | Zinc: 2mg
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