Spinach-Tomato Pasta Shells

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 pound whole-wheat medium pasta shells
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 thinly sliced shallot
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 (5-ounce) package baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup half-and-half
  • 1/4 cup grated pecorino Romano cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (8-ounce) container grape tomatoes

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta shells according to package. Meanwhile, heat butter in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add sliced shallot and crushed red pepper; reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 1-2 minutes or until translucent. Add spinach and chicken broth; cover and cook for 1 minute. Add half-and-half, 1/4 cup grated pecorino Romano cheese, and black pepper. Stir to combine, and cook for 3 minutes. Add grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise, and the cooked pasta; toss. Garnish with flat-leaf parsley and additional grated cheese. Serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

470 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 19.4g 39% DV
Total Fat 34.3g 44% DV
Carbs 30.5g 11% DV
Fiber 15.5g 55% DV
Sugar 2.1g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 567mg 25% DV
Potassium 2033.8mg 43% DV
Cholesterol 102.8mg 34% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 126.8mcg 14% DV
Vitamin C 71.4mg 79% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 445.8mg 34% DV
Iron 16.4mg 91% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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