Slim Spaghetti With Cherry Tomatoes, Spinach, And Balsamic

Name: Slim Spaghetti With Cherry Tomatoes, Spinach, And Balsamic
Ingredients: 3 1/2 ounce slim spaghetti*; 1/2 teaspoon olive oil; 1/2 clove garlic, crushed; 10 cherry tomatoes, quartered; 1 3/4 ounce baby leaf spinach; freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon good-quality balsamic vinegar; 1 basil leaf, torn; 1/8 ounce parmesan cheese, finely grated

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This spaghetti is a carbohydrate-free one that you find in health stores. It may not be everyone’s cup of tea but it can be helpful when you want a "proper" plate of food for less than 100 calories. Don’t be put off by the weird smell when you first get it out of the packet — rinse the spaghetti thoroughly in warm water and the smell will disappear.

Servings

1

Ingredients

3 1/2 ounce slim spaghetti*
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 clove garlic, crushed
10 cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 3/4 ounce baby leaf spinach
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon good-quality balsamic vinegar
1 basil leaf, torn
1/8 ounce parmesan cheese, finely grated

Directions

Cook the slim spaghetti according to the packet instructions. Heat the olive oil in a wide saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and fry for 1 minute until just cooked. Add the cherry tomatoes, stir well, and cook for 4 minutes. Add the spinach to the pan, stir, then cover with a lid and cook for 1 minute more. Uncover the pan, stir in the slim spaghetti, and season it well with pepper. Stir in the balsamic vinegar. Let this cook through for 1 minute. Add the torn basil and serve with a sprinkling of Parmesan.