ZENB Penne Pasta with Ginger-Soy Chicken Meatballs
SERVES 4
PREP TIME 5 minutes
COOK TIME 30 minutes
TOTAL TIME 35 minutes
NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: 486g
Servings: 4
Calories: 470
Amount per Serving* | % Daily Value | |
Total Fat | 5g | 6% |
Cholesterol | 20mg | 15% |
Sodium | 20mg | 45% |
Carbohydrates | 50g | 24% |
Dietary Fiber | 13g | 46% |
Total Sugar | 8g | |
Protein | 40g | |
Vitamin A | 70% | |
Vitamin C | 15% | |
Calcium | 50mg | 15% |
Iron | 8mg | 45% |
Potassium | 114mg | 2% |
FEATURED IN RECIPE
ZENB Pasta Variety
This low calorie, low fat ZENB Penne Pasta recipe is a great way to cook up a flavorful dish for you and your family. Not only will you enjoy the flavor, you will also get in a good source of protein and vitamin A. Enjoy your ZENB Pasta!
INGREDIENTS
- 2-inch piece of ginger, peeled, finely grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 1-1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 pound lean ground chicken
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced, divided
- vegetable oil spray
- 12 ounces ZENB Yellow Pea Penne Pasta, uncooked
- 6 cups loosely packed baby spinach
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
INSTRUCTIONS
1.Preheat oven to 425°F. Whisk ginger, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil and sriracha in liquid measuring cup.
2.Combine 2 tablespoons soy mixture, chicken and half the green onions in large bowl. Mix well until combined. Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Arrange on rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment. Spray meatball slightly with vegetable oil spray. Bake 13-15 minutes, or until done (165°F).
3.Meanwhile, cook ZENB Pasta as directed on package, adding spinach during last 2 minutes of cooking. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water; drain and return to pot. Mix pasta gently with remaining soy mixture and pasta water. Serve pasta and meatballs garnished with sesame seeds and remaining green onions.
Tasty Tips
Substitute gluten-free tamari for soy sauce to make this dish gluten-free.
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