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Cavatappi with Spinach, Garbanzo Beans, and Feta
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Cooking Light magazine
"This is a very simple recipe, yet the flavors are deep and complex. You can substitute penne or any other short pasta for the cavatappi."
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8 cups coarsely chopped spinach
8 cups hot cooked cavatappi
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 (19 ounce) cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
4 cloves garlic, crushed
freshly ground black pepper
lemon wedges (optional)
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DIRECTIONS
Combine first 10 ingredients in a large bowl; toss well. Garnish with lemon wedges, if desired.
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Reprinted with permission of Cooking Light® magazine. All rights reserved.
CALORIES 288 (27% from fat); FAT 8.6g (sat 2.3g, mono 4.2g, poly 1.3g); PROTEIN 11.2g; CARB 42.2g; FIBER 4.4g; CHOL 9mg; IRON 3.6mg; SODIUM 334mg; CALC 106
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Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by
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Jul. 23, 2003
Big hit with my husband-he had three helpings! Super easy and quick too.
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Big hit with my husband-he had three helpings! Super easy and quick too.
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Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2004 by Allison Cline
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Allison Cline
Jan. 3, 2004
I just love this dish. I made it for a 4th of July picnic as an alternative to traditional pasta salad. The portions of the indredients don't seem to matter much as long as there is enough pasta to balance out the beans. It does not keep very well in the fridge.
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I just love this dish. I made it for a 4th of July picnic as an alternative to traditional...
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Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2004 by LESLIENH
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LESLIENH
Jan. 3, 2004
If you take the recommendations from other reviewers, this recipe is very nice. I sauteed garlic and mushrooms (cremini and shiitake) in oil, then added the beans and the spinach. The rest was pretty much the same as the original, except I added some balsamic vinegar as someone suggested. Very nice!
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If you take the recommendations from other reviewers, this recipe is very nice. I sauteed...
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Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2003 by MARTIAN12
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MARTIAN12
Sep. 25, 2003
I read several of the reviews and did a little tweaking of my own. I added the beans to the boiling noodles during the last 4 minutes of cooking to soften the chickpeas a bit. I used lemon pepper and added roasted red pepper for color and flavor. OUTSTANDING!!
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I read several of the reviews and did a little tweaking of my own. I added the beans to the...
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Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2003 by CHINNILASS
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CHINNILASS
Sep. 25, 2003
Really excellent! I made this to the recipe for part of an Easter 'picnic' feast for my family, and it was very well received indeed. I didn't add or change any ingredients, amounts or methods, and it was deeee-licious! Even the meat lovers were coming back for seconds. Additionally, it wasn't too garlicky even for the most finicky guests - which was something I was worried about. Try this one, it's yummy.
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Really excellent! I made this to the recipe for part of an Easter 'picnic' feast for my...
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Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2007 by
KRANEY
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KRANEY
Feb. 16, 2007
Wow, was this good! Because the ingredients were so simple, I wasn't expecting anything that spectacular, but I was pleasantly surprised. I used 3 Tbl. of olive oil and 1/2 cup feta to lower the fat. I tweaked some of the measurements to suit my taste more: used 1/2 of a 1-lb. bag of cavatappi, one bag of fresh spinach, 1 Tbl. lemon juice, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/8 tsp. pepper, 1 can beans, and 2 cloves garlic. Delicious! Be sure and follow the advice of others: add the chickpeas to the boiling water for a couple of minutes to soften them, and add the pasta to the spinach when hot so that the spinach wilts a little. Thanks so much for the recipe!
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Wow, was this good! Because the ingredients were so simple, I wasn't expecting anything that...
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Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2004 by TRUCKERDOO
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TRUCKERDOO
Jan. 19, 2004
This is a very likeable meal, although I changed it so much it barely resembles the original. Try this for an even better, more greek, pasta dish: saute the garlic and spinach, and throw in some mushrooms. add about a tbsp of balsamic vinegar, a tbsp of lemon juice, and let cook a bit. Take off heat. Add kalamata olives (which I used instead of the garbanzos, but both would be nice), fresh tomato chunks, cucumber, and crumbled feta. THIS was outstanding!! Many thanks to the creator of the original recipe for the inspiration.
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3 users found this review helpful
This is a very likeable meal, although I changed it so much it barely resembles the original....
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Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2003 by
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Lisa
Sep. 25, 2003
I really enjoyed this dish, it's so light and refreshing, not to mention quick. What a versatile dish! I added grape tomatoes, pine nuts, and like many others, used flavored (garlic and herb) feta cheese.
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3 users found this review helpful
I really enjoyed this dish, it's so light and refreshing, not to mention quick. What a...
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Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2002 by LYNNE ZIZZO
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LYNNE ZIZZO
Dec. 1, 2002
I fix this salad frequently, especially in the summer and we love it. We like a little more lemon so I always serve it with lemon wedges.
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I fix this salad frequently, especially in the summer and we love it. We like a little more...
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Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2002 by
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Mary
Dec. 1, 2002
I loved this recipe!! Very easy, very healthy! Will make this a keeper! I may add halved cherry tomatoes to the mix, next time I make it.
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I loved this recipe!! Very easy, very healthy! Will make this a keeper! I may add halved...
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