Citrus Pasta Florentine

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NUTRITION per serving: 432 Calories; 3g Fat; 16g Protein; 82g Carbohydrate; 6g Dietary Fiber; 4mg Cholesterol; 218mg Sodium. Exchanges: 4 1/2 Grain (Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Fruit; 1/2 Non-Fat Milk; 1/2 Fat. Points: 8

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Ingredients

  • 12 ounces Angel Hair pasta, uncooked
  • 2 navel oranges
  • 3/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 1 cup fat-free half and half
  • 10 ounces baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Cook the pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, grate the zest from 1 orange then squeeze the juice from both. In a large skillet, bring the orange juice and green onions to a simmer; add half & half, spinach and grated zest. Simmer for 1 minute then remove skillet from heat. Drain pasta and return to pot; add orange sauce and toss to coat. Top with Parmesan cheese before serving.

SERVING SUGGESTION: A big salad tossed with Easy Balsamic Vinaigrette (see recipe); add some garlic toast.
GLUTEN FREE: Use your favorite gluten free pasta.

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