Name: Low Calorie Spinach Pasta for Weight Loss
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 box (16-ounce) penne pasta; Olive Oil Spray; 2 garlic cloves minced; 1/2 cup gorgonzola cheese; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 4 cups baby spinach; 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

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This Low Calorie Spinach Pasta for Weight Loss is done in just 15 minutes, including prep time! Plus it’s just 367 calories, vegetarian, and packed with protein!. I have even included some protein pasta ideas, so you can cut carbs more and boost the protein in a big way!

Ingredients You’ll Need:

1 box (16-ounce) penne pasta
Olive Oil Spray
2 garlic cloves minced
½ cup gorgonzola cheese
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
4 cups baby spinach
¼ cup chopped walnuts

Low Calorie Spinach Pasta for Weight Loss

Healthy Spinach Pasta for Weight Loss Meal Prep and Storage

Meal Prep: I love to meal prep this healthy recipe! I make it ahead of time (often for dinner- then store the leftovers as meal prep dinners) and move to either individual meal prep containers, or family sized containers.
Storage: Will hold for 5 days in the fridge or 1 month in the freezer.
Reheating: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes

Low Calorie Spinach Pasta for Weight Loss

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This Spinach Pasta Recipe is just 367 calories, and takes just 15 minutes to make!

If you don't like, or can't have gorgonzola (blue cheese) you can swap it out for freshly grated parmesan or crumbled feta cheese.

Special Tip: The spinach will wilt down A LOT, so don't be shocked by the amount!

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Prep Time 0

Cook Time 15

Total Time 15

Course dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American, Italian

Servings servings

Calories 367 kcal

Ingredients

1 box (16-ounce) penne pasta
Olive Oil Spray
2 garlic cloves minced
½ cup gorgonzola cheese
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
4 cups baby spinach
¼ cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

In a large sauce pot bring 4-6 quarts of water to a boil. Then add in the pasta and cook until aldente (according to package). Then drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, while the pasta cooks start on the spinach pasta sauce.
To a large skillet over medium-low heat, spray with olive oil and add the garlic.
Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Add in the gorgonzola, salt and pepper, and spinach.
Lower the heat to the lowest setting and cover.
Cook for 5 minutes, then mix and remove from the heat.
Pour in the cooked pasta, and toss together, top with walnuts and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cupsCalories: 367kcalCarbohydrates: 56.9gProtein: 14.3gFat: 8.6gSaturated Fat: 2.9gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 291mgPotassium: 143mgFiber: 2.6gSugar: 2.8gCalcium: 92mgIron: 2mg

Keyword pasta, spinach

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About the Author

Hi, my name is Audrey Johns and I am a 4 time best selling cookbook author! All 4 of my low calorie cookbooks are published by HarperCollins (the oldest publishing house in the US!) and have been featured on prominent TV shows like The Today Show, Rachael Ray and The Doctors. I am a low calorie and healthy recipe authority and my delicious recipes are tried and loved by thousands of readers.

After a one year 150 pound weight loss (and I’ve kept it off for 13 years!) I started sharing all of my low calorie recipes with the world. They are always all-natural and geared around weight loss and weight management. I have even made some of these recipes with my Biggest Loser pal Bob Harper! Check out my weight loss story, my best selling cookbooks, and my numerous TV appearances by clicking here.