Spinach and Pasta Shells Recipe
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Spinach and Pasta Shells

By: YAKUTA 
"This is a very easy recipe and for those people who like garlic and a little bit of spice in their pasta it's perfect. Add more or less red pepper flakes depending on your fondness for spicy food. This goes great with a salad and some garlic bread, if desired."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (85)

What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
 

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound seashell pasta
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 7 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (optional)
  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and spinach and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until pasta is al dente; drain and reserve.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; saute for 5 minutes or until the garlic turns light gold. Add cooked pasta and spinach to the skillet and mix well. Season with salt and toss; serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 248 | Total Fat: 4.9g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2003 by KANSPAT13   view full review
I tried this tonite and it was very good.I used 12 oz.of pasta and also used 10oz. of fresh...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2008 by Stephanie   view full review
I made this one with whole wheat pasta and it tasted great. I cut the amount of pasta in half...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2006 by HROYER   view full review
I rated this recipe a 5 for it's ease in preparation and fabulous flavor. I made some mild...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2006 by motherteresa   view full review
Pretty good but needs additions.. good starting recipe. I used rotini instead of shells and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2008 by Rosemarie   view full review
Quite easy to make, loved the roasted garlic! I think next time I will try using a different...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2005 by Melissa M.   view full review
This recipe was very easy to make. I used 3/4 bag of fresh spinach instead of the frozen kind...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2008 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
I was cruising the site today trying to find recipes for my daughter. This was perfect with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2006 by valerie   view full review
this was good even my five year old ate it.I did add a can of crushed tomatoes , onions and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2009 by MaLizGa   view full review
A solid four star - good hearty dinner. I added a can of fire roasted diced tomatoes, added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2009 by Sasha   view full review
I made this on the weekend and my boyfriend and I loved it!!! I added asparagus, onion, green...

 

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