Mediterranean Pasta

Ingredients

Makes 4 Servings

• 10 sundried tomato halves, cut into quarters
• 8 ounces dried pasta, such as rotini or ziti
• 10 ounces fresh spinach, cleaned, rinsed, and torn into shreds
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
• 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 1/2 cups Kemps Cottage Cheese
• Fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions, adding sundried tomatoes to cooking water. Drain pasta and tomato mixture.
2. Meanwhile, steam spinach for 1 to 2 minutes in large pan with about 1 inch water on the bottom. Drain. Add back to original pan, along with olive oil and garlic. Saute over medium heat for 2 minutes, taking care not to burn garlic.
3. Add cooked pasta and tomatoes to pan with spinach, along with cottage cheese. Warm for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
4. Transfer pasta-spinach mixture to large serving bowl. Toss with feta cheese and fresh ground pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Serves 4

Per serving: 431 calories; 16.2 grams protein; 18.7 grams fat; 7 grams saturated fat; 51.7 grams carbohydrates; 566.8 milligrams sodium; 207.9 milligrams calcium; 7.5 grams fiber