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Ingredients
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¾ cup bow tie (farfalle) pasta
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1 medium eggplant, peeled and cubed
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4 tablespoons olive oil
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4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon butter
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3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
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3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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salt and pepper
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¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
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cracked black pepper, to taste
Directions
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Keep warm.
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Meanwhile, heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until softened. Mix in eggplant. Let eggplant cook for 5 minutes without stirring. Then stir and cook until tender, about 5 more minutes.
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Mix in spinach and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Stir in drained pasta and lemon juice along with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Transfer to a serving dish and top with remaining cheese and cracked black pepper.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
297 | Calories |
22g | Fat |
17g | Carbs |
11g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 297 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 22g | 29% |
Saturated Fat 7g | 35% |
Cholesterol 24mg | 8% |
Sodium 329mg | 14% |
Total Carbohydrate 17g | 6% |
Dietary Fiber 6g | 20% |
Total Sugars 4g | |
Protein 11g | 21% |
Vitamin C 16mg | 17% |
Calcium 252mg | 19% |
Iron 2mg | 8% |
Potassium 507mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.