Pasta With Spinach, Chickpeas and Feta: Bulk Up on Bone Foods [ CALCIUM ]

Pasta With Spinach, Chickpeas and Feta
Serves six
30 minutes or fewer

This quick-and-easy pasta dish offers a way to add not only calcium to your diet, but also protein and vitamins A and C.

8 ounces uncooked spiral-shaped pasta
4 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach leaves
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 19-ounce can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 cloves garlic, minced
1. Bring large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions, or until "al dente," about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, combine all other ingredients.

2. When pasta is done, drain and transfer to large bowl. Add remaining ingredients and toss well. Serve right away.

Per serving: 300 calories, 12 grams of protein, 6 grams total fat (2 grams saturated fat), 51 grams carbohydrates, 5 milligrams cholesterol, 380 milligrams sodium, 6 grams fiber, 3 grams sugars, 102 milligrams calcium.