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Whole-Grain Pasta with Green Sauce

and Parmesan Cheese
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Whole-Grain Pasta with Green Sauce

Whole-Grain Pasta with Green Sauce - Low-fat pasta to please even those not watching their weight

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Health Score:
97 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
25 min.
Preparation
ready in 35 min.
Ready in
Calories:
250
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

The many carbohydrates and fiber from whole wheat pasta and vegetables make you full and satisfied, while the high iron from spinach helps support healthy blood.

If you are fine with adding a but more fat, mix 2 tablespoons of pine nuts into the sauce at the end. They are full of valuable unsaturated fatty acids, which have a positive effect on blood fat values.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie250 cal.(12 %)
Protein13 g(13 %)
Fat6 g(5 %)
Carbohydrates34 g(23 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage11.5 g(38 %)
Vitamin A1.3 mg(163 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E2.3 mg(19 %)
Vitamin B₁0.4 mg(40 %)
Vitamin B₂0.3 mg(27 %)
Niacin5.1 mg(43 %)
Vitamin B₆0.4 mg(29 %)
Folate76 μg(25 %)
Pantothenic acid1 mg(17 %)
Biotin8.1 μg(18 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.1 μg(3 %)
Vitamin C34 mg(36 %)
Potassium779 mg(19 %)
Calcium336 mg(34 %)
Magnesium116 mg(39 %)
Iron6.3 mg(42 %)
Iodine19 μg(10 %)
Zinc2.5 mg(31 %)
Saturated fatty acids2.1 g
Uric acid178 mg
Cholesterol6 mg
Development of this recipe:
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Ingredients

for
2
Ingredients
2 onions
1 garlic clove
2 stalks Celery (with leaves)
1 tsp olive oil
7 ozs chopped Spinach (frozen)
2 Tbsps Vegetable broth
3 ½ ozs Whole Grain Pasta (such as tagliatelle)
salt
peppers
Nutmeg
1 pc Parmesan (about 1 tbsp)
How healthy are the main ingredients?
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Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Teaspoon, 1 Large knife, 1 Small knife, 1 Cutting board, 2 Pots (1 with lid), 1 Wooden spoon, 1 Sieve, 1 Fine grater

Preparation steps

1.
Whole-Grain Pasta with Green Sauce preparation step 1

Peel the onions and garlic and finely chop both. 

2.
Whole-Grain Pasta with Green Sauce preparation step 2

Rinse celery and separate leaves from stalks. Shake leaves dry and set aside. Pat dry stalks, remove any strings and cut into about approximately 1/8- inch slices.

3.
Whole-Grain Pasta with Green Sauce preparation step 3

Heat the olive oil in a pot. Add onion and garlic and simmer, covered, for about 5 minutes over low heat.

4.
Whole-Grain Pasta with Green Sauce preparation step 4

Add spinach, celery slices and vegetable broth, bring to a boil, cover and cook for about 8 minutes.

5.
Whole-Grain Pasta with Green Sauce preparation step 5

Meanwhile, cook pasta in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente according to package instructions.

6.
Whole-Grain Pasta with Green Sauce preparation step 6

Drain the pasta, rinse with hot water and drain again. Season sauce with salt, pepper and freshly grated nutmeg. Divide pasta among shallow bowls, top with the sauce, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and garnish with celery leaves.

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