Spinach and Pasta Shells
1 serving of spinach and pasta shells contains 232 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 72% carbs, 12% fat, and 16% protein. This is a good source of protein (17% of your Daily Value), magnesium (26% of your Daily Value), and vitamin a (23% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 6 servings
- Prep Time
- 5 minutes
- Cook Time
- 15 minutes
Ingredients
Crushed red pepper flakes 1 tsp or 0.3g
Directions
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and spinach and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until pasta is al dente; drain and reserve.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 5 minutes or until the garlic turns light gold. Add cooked pasta and spinach to the skillet and mix well. Season with salt and toss; serve.
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of spinach and pasta shells (97g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 232 | |
| Fats | 3g | 4% |
| Saturated fats | 0.5g | 2% |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 45g | 16% |
| Net carbs | 44g | |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | |
| Protein | 10g | |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 255mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0μg | 0% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 0μg | |
| Beta carotene | 2498μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 8mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.3mg | 36% |
| Fluoride | 0μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 84μg | 21% |
| Lycopene | 0μg | |
| Magnesium | 108mg | 26% |
| Manganese | 2mg | 88% |
| Niacin | 3mg | 19% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 167mg | 24% |
| Retinol | 0μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 44μg | 80% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 0.3mg | 26% |
| Vitamin A IU | 4163IU | |
| Vitamin A | 208μg | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0μg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D IU | 0IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 133μg | 111% |
| Zinc | 2mg | 14% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 0.3g | |
| Sucrose | 0.1g | |
| Glucose | 0.1g | |
| Fructose | 0.1g | |
| Lactose | 0g | |
| Maltose | 0g | |
| Galactose | 0g | |
| Starch | 0g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 0.5g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 2g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1g | |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 0g | |
| Total omega 6 | 0g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 0.3g | |
| Arginine | 0.5g | |
| Aspartic acid | 1g | |
| Cystine | 0.2g | |
| Glutamic acid | 3g | |
| Glycine | 0.4g | |
| Histidine | 0.2g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 0.4g | |
| Leucine | 1g | |
| Lysine | 0.3g | |
| Methionine | 0.2g | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.5g | |
| Proline | 1g | |
| Serine | 0.5g | |
| Threonine | 0.3g | |
| Tryptophan | 0.1g | |
| Tyrosine | 0.3g | |
| Valine | 0.4g | |
