Pasta with Spinach and Parmesan

Pasta with Spinach and Parmesan
Serves
2
Total time
15 Minutes
Course
Lunch, Dinner
Difficulty
Easy

Ingredients

  • 120 g whole wheat spaghetti
  • 10 g butter
  • 3 g 1 garlic clove
  • 150 g baby spinach
  • 25 g grated parmesan
  • salt and pepper (to taste)

Methods

  1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions and drain.

  2. Peel the garlic and crush it with a press. Put the garlic and butter in the pot and sauté the garlic for about 3 minutes.

  3. Add the spinach and let it wilt.

  4. Return the pasta to the pot, sprinkle with Parmesan, and mix well.

  5. Add salt and pepper.

Nutrition Benefits of key ingredients

Pasta
  • Energy source: Pasta is a good source of complex carbohydrates, which can provide your body with sustained energy.

  • Low fat and cholesterol free: Pasta is naturally low in fat and cholesterol-free.

  • Fiber: Whole-wheat pasta is a good source of fibre, which can help to promote digestive health and could help support healthy blood sugar levels.

  • Versatile: Pasta is a versatile ingredient that can be paired with a variety of healthy and delicious ingredients, like vegetables, lean protein, and healthy fats. This makes it a great option for a well-balanced meal.

Parmesan
  • High in Protein: Parmesan cheese is a good source of high-quality protein, which is can help support muscle repair, immune function, and overall growth and development.

  • Rich in Calcium: It provides a significant amount of calcium, which is crucial for bone health, muscle function, and can help support nerve transmission.

  • Low in Lactose: Parmesan is naturally low in lactose, making it easier to digest for people with lactose intolerance.

  • Vitamins and Minerals: Parmesan is rich in vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and zinc, which can contribute to support various bodily functions including vision, immune health, and metabolism.

  • Probiotics: Aged Parmesan contains beneficial bacteria that can support gut health and improve digestion.

Nutrition facts

Per Serving:
316 calories;
fat 10.7g;
carbohydrates 37.1g;
fibre 7.4g;
protein 13.6g

About the author

Mrs Tonia Kaparelioti
Nutritionist & Wellness Coach

Tonia studied Economics at the University of Athens and she spent most of her professional careers as the manager of Consumer Engagement and Interaction for the Sales and Marketing departments of one of the biggest companies in Greece. Later in her life, she explored more her passion for nutrition and wellness and decided to follow her heart and study nutrition at the University of Greenwich in London.

Later, to achieve a more holistic approach she pursued the paths of NLP and she is a certified NLP Practitioner and NLP Wellbeing Coach by the global organization INLPΤA. 

Today, she has her own company, Believe in Yourself, and she has her own office as a Nutritionist and Wellness Coach in Athens Greece. 

Implementing EEAT (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness)

Tonia studied Economics at the University of Athens and she spent most of her professional careers as the manager of Consumer Engagement and Interaction for the Sales and Marketing departments of one of the biggest companies in Greece. Later in her life, she explored more her passion for nutrition and wellness and decided to follow her heart and study nutrition at the University of Greenwich in London.

Later, to achieve a more holistic approach she pursued the paths of NLP and she is a certified NLP Practitioner and NLP Wellbeing Coach by the global organization INLPΤA. 

Today, she has her own company, Believe in Yourself, and she has her own office as a Nutritionist and Wellness Coach in Athens Greece. 

Implementing EEAT (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness)

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