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Correo Electrónico
Receta Pasta with Spinach, Prosciutto and Chevre, do it with enthusiasm
Ingredientes
- 1 red onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 10 Greek or black olives, pitted and/or
- 10 green olives, pitted
- 1 cup (8oz, 240gr) white beans (cannellini)
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 4oz (120gr) fresh spinach
- (4oz, 120gr) Prosciutto, Serrano, Bayonne (mine) or other dry-cured ham
- 2/3 box (3oz, 90gr) chevre (goat cheese) (the little cartons of creamy goat cheese, 5oz (150gr) Chavrie – U.S. Chevraux – Europe
- 1/2 cup (2oz, 60gr) shredded cheese (Gruyère, Swiss, whatever)
- 1 1/4 cup dry, bite-size pasta
View Full Recipe at Thyme for Cooking, the Blog
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 612g | |
| Calories 1332 | |
| Calories from Fat 175 | 13% |
| Total Fat 19.98g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat 2.93g | 12% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 216mg | 9% |
| Potassium 1046mg | 30% |
| Total Carbs 244.44g | 65% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.6g | 42% |
| Sugars 21.97g | 15% |
| Protein 41.42g | 66% |
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