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    Bow Ties w/ Lemon, Tomatoes & Spinach


    Source of Recipe


    Cooking Club


    List of Ingredients


    • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomato halves (not oil-packed)
    • 1/2 cup boiling water
    • 8 oz farfalle (bow-tie pasta)
    • 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
    • 4 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper
    • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
    • 3 T lemon juice
    • 2 T butter
    • 4 cups baby spinach (about 6 oz)
    • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • 1 T chopped fresh oregano


    Instructions


    1. Place tomatoes in small bowl; add boiling water. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes or until very soft. Remove tomatoes, reserving soaking liquid. Slice tomatoes lengthwise into strips.
    2. Cook farfelle according to package directions; drain.
    3. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Cook garlic and crushed red pepper 2 to 3 minutes or until garlic is soft but not brown. Increase heat to high; add broth, lemon juice and reserved soaking liquid. Bring to a boil; boil 10 minutes or until liquid is reduced to about 1 cup.
    4. Reduce heat to low; add butter. Stir in tomatoes and spinach; cook until spinach is just wilted. Add farfelle; stir to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and oregano.


    Final Comments


    Makes 4 servings

    Nutritional Info:

    340 calories
    10 g total fat (5 g saturated fat)
    12 g protein
    51 g carbohydrates
    20 mg cholesterol
    865 mg sodium
    3.5 g fiber

 

 

 


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