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Penne with Spinach and Chickpeas in Garlic Sauce is for Dinner.

Penne with Spinach and Chickpeas in Garlic Sauce takes several minutes to prepare.

Penne with Spinach and Chickpeas in Garlic Sauce takes several minutes to cook.

Penne with Spinach and Chickpeas in Garlic Sauce makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Penne with Spinach and Chickpeas in Garlic Sauce are:

1 10-oz. Package frozen spinach, thawed and excess moisture squeezed out
! pound whole wheat penne pasta
!/3 cup olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and cut into small dice
2 cups cooked chickpeas
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Here is how you make Penne with Spinach and Chickpeas in Garlic Sauce:

1. Squeeze moisture from spinach with hands. Set aside.Cook pasta until al dente, following directions on box.2. Meanwhile, make the sauce. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and chickpeas and cook 2 minutes more. Add the spinach, salt, and 1/4 cup of the boiling pasta water and stir well.Cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.3. When the pasta is done, drain thoroughly. Return to the pot. Add the sauce and toss well. Sprinkle on the cheese and toss again.Serving Size: makes 4 servingsNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CHRISWESTROM.

The nutritional information for Penne with Spinach and Chickpeas in Garlic Sauce is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 566.7

• Total Fat: 7.6 g
• Cholesterol: 4.9 mg
• Sodium: 663.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 116.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 19.8 g
• Protein: 25.1 g

The dietary needs meet for Penne with Spinach and Chickpeas in Garlic Sauce is Vegetarian