Penne with Beet Greens, Raisins and Tomatoes

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  • Number of Servings: 2
Ingredients
6 ounces uncooked penne1/4 cup raisins1/4 sun dried tomatoes1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil2 cups coarsely chopped trimmed beet greens2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic3-4 plum tomatoes, diced1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Cook the pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain.

While pasta cooks, place raisins and sun dried tomatoes in a small bowl; cover with hot water. Let stand 10 minutes. Drain.

While pasta cooks and raisins & tomatoes soak, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add greens and garlic; sauté 3 minutes or until greens are tender. Stir in pasta, raisins, dried tomatoes, fresh tomatoes, almonds, salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; toss to combine. Sprinkle with cracked black pepper and grated parmesean cheese, if desired.

Number of Servings: 2

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MYSHARONANY.

Servings Per Recipe: 2
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 534.3
  • Total Fat: 13.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 1,485.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 87.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 11.5 g
  • Protein: 20.6 g

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