Best Spinach Pasta Toss Recipes

TOMATO AND SPINACH PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• 1. COOK pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
• 2. MEANWHILE, cook sausage in deep large skillet on medium-high heat 10 to 12 min. or until done, stirring occasionally.
• 3. Drain; return sausage to skillet.
• 4. Add spinach and tomatoes; cook 2 min. or until spinach is wilted, stirring occasionally.
• 5. DRAIN pasta; return to pan.
• 6. Add sausage mixture and cheeses; mix lightly.
• Substitute
• Substitute ground beef or turkey for the Italian sausage.
• Substitute
• Prepare using penne pasta.
• Substitute
• Prepare using regular KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese.
• Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
• Calories: 240
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total fat: 10 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Carbohydrate: 24 g
• Dietary fiber: 2 g
• Protein: 14 g

TOMATO & SPINACH PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• cook past as directed.
• Meanwhile, crumble meat into large deep skillet.
• Cook on med-high until cooked through, stirring occasionally, drain.
• Add spinach, and tomatoes.
• Cook for 2 minutes, or until spinach is wilted, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat, cover to keep warm.
• Drain pasta and place in a large serving bowl.
• Add meat mixture, then top with cheeses, mix lightly.

PORK- SPINACH PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Boil pasta.
• Heat 2 Tbs of vinaigrette, add pork and brown.
• Add broth and remaining vinaigrette.
• Add onions, cook until glossy.
• Add spinach, cover to wilt.
• Add tomatoes, cook until warmed.
• Drain and toss in pasta, add 1/2 cup cheese and mix lightly.
• Plate adding remaining cheese and serve.

ASIAGO CHEESE & SPINACH PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Drain tomatoes, reserving oil.
• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding tomatoes and spinach to the boiling water for the last minute; drain.
• Place pasta mixture in large bowl. Add reserved oil and remaining ingredients; mix lightly.

SPINACH AND BACON PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Cook noodles as directed on the package, drain reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water. *i also like to use linguini noodles instead of the egg noodles*.
• Heat dressing in large skillet over medium heat, add chicken, onion and pepper flakes. Cook until the chicken in cooked through and the onions are tender, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in noodles and reserved cooking liquid, remove from heat.
• Add spinach, half the cheese, and bacon, toss together.
• Top with remaining cheese to serve.

SPINACH AND PORK TENDERLOIN PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package; keep warm. Lightly spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat on medium-high heat. Add onion; cook 5 to 7 min. or until softened. Add cream cheese, broth, mustard and pepper; cook until heated through.
• Add pork; cover. Reduce heat to low; cook 10 to 12 min. or until pork is cooked through.
• Drain pasta. Immediately add to skillet along with spinach. Toss until spinach is wilted.Serve topped with cheese.

SPINACH AND BACON PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Cook noodles as directed on package. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
• Meanwhile, heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 to 7 min. or until cooked through. Add tomatoes; cook 1 min., stirring occasionally. Stir in noodles and reserved 1/2 cup cooking water. Remove from heat.
• Add spinach, 1/2 cup of the cheese and the bacon; toss lightly to combine. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.

SPINACH-PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Bring tomatoes, pasta and water to boil in large saucepan; stir. Cover; simmer on medium-low heat 10 min. or just until pasta is tender.
• Add half the spinach; simmer, covered, 2 min. or just until wilted. Stir. Repeat with remaining spinach.
• Serve topped with cheese.