Ingredients
1 lb penne pasta
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic-flavored oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
1 package (10 oz.) fresh spinach, coarsely ch, opped
1 lb smoked ham, cut into 1x1/4-inch-thi, ck strips
1 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Directions
1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, combine oils, salt and red pepper in large bowl.
3. Drain pasta in colander, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Add hot
pasta with reserved pasta water to bowl, tossing with oil mixture,
spinach, ham and cheese until spinach wilts and cheese melts. Makes 6
servings.
PER SERVING: Calories 605, Total Fat 25 g, Saturated Fat 9.5 g,
Cholesterol 74 mg, Sodium 1,720 mg, Carbohydrates 59 g, Protein 35 g
Servings: 6 servings
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Categories: Meat; Pork; Spinach; Vegetable
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