Serves: 4
Total Calories: 393

1 package angel hair pasta
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cups julienne strips carrots
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 tsp dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 box (10-ounce) frozen chopped thawed and drained spinach
2 slightly beaten eggs
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
dash of pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cups spaghetti sauce

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. While pasta is cooking, heat oil in 10 inch skillet over medium heat. Cook carrots, basil, salt and spinach in oil about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until carrots are crisp-tender. Remove from skillet and keep warm. Mix pasta, eggs, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese and pepper. Shape pasta mixture into 4 patties, each 1 inch thick. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in skillet over med.-high heat. Cook patties in oil 6-8 minutes, turning after 4 minutes, until golden brown. Top patties with vegetable mixture and spaghetti sauce.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 4
Total Calories: 393
Calories from Fat: 81

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