Spinach Salad with Penne

Lunch

Loaded with fresh greens, this delightful pasta salad fits the season perfectly.

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 mins.
YIELD: 9 servings.

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked whole wheat penne pasta
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup reduced-fat balsamic vinaigrette
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
8 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water.
2. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, cheese, vinaigrette, pine nuts, basil and pasta. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 144 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 269mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch.