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Pasta with a A Mediteranean Twist takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Pasta with a A Mediteranean Twist takes 15 minutes to cook.

Pasta with a A Mediteranean Twist makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Pasta with a A Mediteranean Twist are:

10 oz dry penne or bow-tie pasta
4 TB olive oil, divided
1 TB fresh garlic chopped
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
8 oz frozen spinach, thawed (or 16 oz fresh spinach)
1 15 oz can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup olived, pitted and halved (kalamata)
1 TB Greek Seasoning
1 1/2 tsp basil
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 vup romano cheese, freshly grated
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Here is how you make Pasta with a A Mediteranean Twist:

Boil the pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet, heat 1 TB of the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper; heat until the garlic is fragrant. Add the spinach, only if using frozen. Cook until heated through. Add the garbanzo beans, tomatoes and olives. Cook for 1 minuted. Add the remaining olive oil to the mixture in the skillet. Blend in the feta and half of the Romano cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste. Place on serving platter and top with the remaining Romano cheese.Serving Size:?serves 6Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ARTHURC_99.

The nutritional information for Pasta with a A Mediteranean Twist is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 379.5

• Total Fat: 13.7 g
• Cholesterol: 26.2 mg
• Sodium: 1,122.6 mg
• Total Carbs: 52.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.7 g
• Protein: 12.5 g