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Monday, June 13, 2011

Pasta with Greens



Serves 8

This recipe comes to us courtesy of the Renegade Lunch Lady Chef Ann Cooper and her book Lunch Lessons: Changing the Way We Feed our Children. In our experience, kids just love pasta and since they do, we suggest using pasta as a vehicle to introduce and incorporate additional "healthy" ingredients.

Nutrition

As provided in Lunch Lessons: Changing the Way We Feed our Children Per serving: 185 calories (69 from fat), 8g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 23mg cholesterol, 94mg sodium, 27g total carbohydrate (2g dietary fiber, 25g sugar), 6g protein

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
2 red onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
1 pound penne pasta
8 cups kale, cut in 2-inch wide strips
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup vegetable stock

Directions

Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy pot. Add onions, red pepper, bay leaf, and thyme and cook for 5 minutes or until onions begin to brown.

In another pot, cook the pasta. Drain and reserve it in a serving bowl.

Add the greens and garlic to the onion mixture and sauté for 5 minutes, add the stock and simmer 2 minutes.

Add to reserved pasta along with remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to mix and check seasoning. Adjust as needed.


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