Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 11 of 12 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta | 1 cup cooked (140g) | 220 |
| Pine | 1 oz (28g) | 191 |
| Parmesan Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 110 |
| Mozzarella Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 85 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Artichoke | 1 medium (128g) | 60 |
| Walnut | 1 walnut half (4g) | 26 |
| Spinach | 1 cup raw (30g) | 7 |
| Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Gouda | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
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- 1 (6 ounces) jar marinated artichoke hearts
- 1 (8 ounces) package rotini pasta, uncooked
- 1 (7 ounces) jar roasted red peppers, drained and julienned
- 1/2 lb smoked mozzarella cheese, cubed (may substitute smoked Gouda)
- 1 1/2 cups baby spinach leaves
- 2 1/4 ounces chopped green chilies, drained
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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Directions
Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
Chop artichokes, and save the marinade in the jar.
Mix the pasta with the artichokes, roasted peppers, mozzarella, spinach, and green chilies, stirring to mix well.
In a small bowl, blend the artichoke marinade with the mayonnaise, Parmesan, pine nuts, garlic, and black pepper.
Toss with pasta mixture, until everything is evenly coated.
Chill before serving, several hours is best.