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Power Penne

 



   Serving Size:
3/4 cup provides 0.5 oz grain and 1/2 cup VEG for a 3-5 year old at lunch/supper.

 

   Yield:
5 cups

 

 

Ingredients:

1 cup whole wheat pasta
1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
1 1/2 cups (15 oz can rinsed and drained) black beans
2 oz cold, cubed, cream cheese
1 lb frozen, thawed and drained spinach
1 cups halved cherry tomato(es)

Directions:
Cook pasta per package instructions. While pasta is cooking, heat large skillet over medium heat, add broth and beans, and simmer until beans are heated through, about 3 minutes. Stir in cream cheese and spinach. Return to simmer, stirring occasionally until creamy, about 5 minutes. Add cherry tomatoes, and cook until tomatoes are warm, about 2 minutes. In a large bowl, mix together cooked, drained pasta and sauce.

 

 

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Credit:  
Twist & Sprout Cookbook

 

Recipe Categories:  
Recipe Categ:  
Whole Grain-Rich    Twist & Sprout    Vegetable    Grain