Spanako-Pasta

Ingredients
4-1/2 C. uncooked whole wheat spiral pasta
1 med onion, chopped
2 t. olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 T. all-purpose flour
3/4 C. reduced sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
3/4 C. fat-free milk
1 pkg. (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/4 C. grated Parmesan cheese 
2 oz. reduced fat cream cheese
2 T. lemon juice
2 T. snipped fresh dill
1/4 t. ground nutmeg
1/4 t. salt
dash cayenne pepper
3/4 C. crumbled feta cheese
Directions
Cook pasta according to package directions.  Meanwhile, saute onion in oil until tender.  Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.  Stir in flour until blended; gradually add broth and milk.  Bring to a boil; cook and stir fry for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Add spinach, parmesan cheese, cream cheese, lemon juice, dill, nutmeg, salt and cayenne; heat through.  Drain pasta; toss with the spinach mixture.  Sprinkle with feta cheese.

Serving size 1-1/2 C.
435 calories, 12g fat, 667mg sodium, 61g carbs, 11g fiber, 23g protein
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