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One Pot Pasta

One Pot Pasta

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 1 box sliced mushrooms
  • 1 box grape tomatoes, halved
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/2 box (8 ounces) whole wheat penne pasta
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
  • 1 bag (5 ounces) fresh spinach
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Instructions

  1. Heat the oil over medium heat in a large pot with a tight fitting lid
  2. Sauté the mushrooms for 5-7 minutes until they begin to soften
  3. Add all remaining ingredients except for the parmesan cheese and spinach, stir well to mix, and bring to a boil
  4. Cover with the lid and allow to boil for 7-10 minutes according to pasta package instructions
  5. When most of the liquid has been absorbed and the pasta is tender, remove from heat and stir in the parmesan cheese and spinach
  6. Continue stirring for 1-2 minutes until spinach is tender
  7. Serve with extra parmesan and dried basil for garnish

Nutrition Info Per Serving

300


Calories

53g


Carbohydrates

 
You can subtract the dietary fiber from the carb count.

53g - 8g = 45g

15g


Protein

8g


Fiber

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