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READY IN 25 mins

Spinach Cheese Pasta

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"My children love spinach because of this dish! Makes a fast, easy, and delicious supper. Add slices of grilled chicken breast if you have meat lovers in the family. My husband and mother love it, too!" — Grace W.

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1 (16 ounce) package extra wide egg noodles
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, pressed

1 1/2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach
1 (8 ounce) container cottage cheese
1 (3 ounce) package finely grated Parmesan cheese

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Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add egg noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, and return to the pot.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet, and cook the garlic and spinach 3 to 5 minutes, until well coated. Transfer to the pot with the drained pasta. Toss in the cottage cheese. Top with Parmesan cheese to serve.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 25 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Apr 28, 2008

I really liked this. I used fresh spinach and put it in with the noodles to wilt right before draining the boiling water. I used freshly grind pepper and some salt. next time I will add some diced up cooked bacon for added flavor. THX

—Cookies

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Most Helpful Critical Review

May 06, 2008

Cottage cheese just didn't do it. Then I used Ricotta cheese and it made a world of difference.

—Karen's Way

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Sep 07, 2008

I liked this dish A LOT.. The spinach and the cheese together was great! It was a very easy meal to make, took very little time, and the clean up was also very easy.. I used another user's suggestion and went with ricotta cheese instead of cottage cheese. I put slices of well-seasoned grilled chicken with it, and it was delicious! Will definitely make again!

—Taylor James

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May 05, 2009

I thought that this was a very good quick supper dish but that it could have benefited from a bit more seasoning. I used large curd cottage cheese and heated it slightly with the drained pasta and spinach until it was soft and gooey - almost like biting into a small piece of soft mozzarella - also added freshly ground pepper, salt, and a sprinkling of nutmeg to resemble the taste of spinach lasagna. I took the photo before I remembered to top the pasta with parmesan cheese...

—gapch1026

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Jan 13, 2011

I LOVED this recipe. I made it last week exactly the way the recipe was written. I understand that there are some people who don't like cottage cheese, so they substitute ricotta. I did not because I love cottage cheese. I made no substitutions in this recipe the first time I made it. It was delicious, fast and easy! I am keeping this and will make it again and again. Thanks for a great recipe!! I made this again for dinner tonight. I did do a couple of add-ins. I added one can of chicken (no broth) and some bacon bits. I wanted to up the protein and use it as a main dish not a side dish. I think next time I will also add in some sun-dried tomatoes. I love the way spinach and sun-dried tomatoes taste together. This is an awesome recipe that lends itself to deliciousness with or without extras. Bon Appetite!

—Luvs2cook500

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May 27, 2007

I wouldnt call this one of my favorite recipes...but it was tasty. Its great because its packed with protein and iron. I recommend putting in a little more garlic than recommended...maybe about 5-6 cloves.

—Kimberlee

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Jul 27, 2009

I loved this very simple recipe! My only modifications are for my own personal tastes; I added a tad more garlic just because, and doubled the spinach because I'm a spinach lover. The cottage cheese adds a lovely touch! Wonderful!

—Rissell C

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Apr 02, 2009

Great recipe. I didn't think that the dish is too bland as others have stated. I used bow-tie pasta instead of the egg noodles and thought it was really good. Obviously, you can doctor the base recipe to your own taste, but I think the base is really good, as is.

—KathleenO

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Nutrition

Calories
368 kcal
18%

Carbohydrates
38.9 g
13%

Cholesterol
54 mg
18%

Fat
16.8 g
26%

Fiber
3.2 g
13%

Protein
15.9 g
32%

Sodium
320 mg
13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Spinach Cheese Pasta

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 368
Calories from Fat: 151

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.8g 26 %
Saturated Fat 4.5g 23 %
Cholesterol 54mg 18 %
Sodium 320mg 13 %
** Potassium 277mg 8 %
Total Carbohydrates 38.9g 13 %
Dietary Fiber 3.2g 13 %
Protein 15.9g 32 %
Sugars 1.1g
** Vitamin A 127 %
** Vitamin C 5 %
** Calcium 28 %
** Iron 32 %
** Thiamin 32 %
** Niacin 50 %
** Vitamin B6 12 %
** Magnesium 27 %
** Folate 111 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.