Popeye’s Favorite

Spinach, one of the main ingredients in this dish, is known for its high iron content, just like Popeye the Sailor Man!

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Popeye’s Favorite

Cooking Method: Bake, Saute Cuisine: American, Italian Courses: Lunch, Main Course, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 980

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Spinach
• 8 ounce Pasta
• 3 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 4 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 2 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
2. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes.
3. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes until they start to burst.
4. Stir in the cooked pasta and spinach. Season with salt and black pepper.
5. Cook for another 3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
6. Remove from heat and drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
7. Serve hot, sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 245kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 18g6%

Sugars 3g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.