Greek Pasta Toss- Eat smart & healthy in 30 minutes!

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The new year is upon us and if you are anything like me, you are thinking about getting a healthy start. That’s why, for the month of January, I am very excited to be hosting “Our Growing Edge,” a monthly link up for bloggers, with the theme “HEALTHY STARTS”. If you are looking for Greek Pasta dishes, this Greek Pasta Toss is for you!

This Greek Pasta Toss with feta and spinach is the perfect recipe for YOUR healthy start because it’s also quick (30 minutes), as we all know that the new year doesn’t bring any extra time!

I have to admit, I have slid off track somewhat with spending much of the months leading up to Christmas baking and posting sweet recipes. Now it’s time to get back on that wagon!

Won’t you join me? You can check out more healthy recipes here!

This recipe was recently featured in Taste of Home’s Simple & Delicious magazine.

So,  if you are looking for a healthy, quick and easy Greek Pasta dishes, give this Mediterranean pasta recipe a try. It also works with shrimp or chicken and freezes well!

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Greek Pasta Toss

Make this quick and easy healthy Greek pasta dish with Mediterranean flavors like spinach and feta cheese in under 30 minutes! It's the perfect weeknight meal! As featured in Taste of Home's Simple & Delicious Magazine.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Greek

Keyword greek, mediterranean, pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 6 servings

Calories 546

Author Terri Gilson

Ingredients

• 3 cups uncooked whole wheat spiral pasta 7 oz.
• 3/4 lb Italian turkey sausage links or substitute shrimp or chicken, casings removed
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 4 oz fresh baby spinach 5 cups
• 1/2 cup pitted Greek black olives halved
• 1/3 cup julienned oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes drained and chopped
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

• In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook the pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pot.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook and coarsely crumble sausage over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add to pasta.
• Stir in spinach, olives and sun-dried tomatoes; heat through, allowing spinach to wilt slightly. Stir in feta cheese.
• Garnish: If desired, serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Nutrition Facts

Greek Pasta Toss

Amount Per Serving

Calories 546 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value*

Fat 10g15%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Cholesterol 48mg16%

Sodium 612mg27%

Potassium 349mg10%

Carbohydrates 79g26%

Fiber 11g46%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 27g54%

Vitamin A 1965IU39%

Vitamin C 13.1mg16%

Calcium 71mg7%

Iron 1.4mg8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

  

 

 

 

Nutrition

Calories: 546kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 612mg | Potassium: 349mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1965IU | Vitamin C: 13.1mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1.4mg

If you like Greek Pasta, try my:Easy Greek Pasta Salad