| Total sodium: 559mg |
Total sodium per serving: 93mg |
Servings: 6 |
Ingredients:
- 1/4 c. olive oil
- 14 oz. chicken, large dice- cubed
- 1 28 oz. can Trader Joe’s Unsalted Plum Tomatoes, do not drain
- 1 medium or 1/2 large onion, diced finely
- 8 cloves roasted garlic, mashed
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 3 large stems or sprigs of fresh basil
- 12 ounces linguine
- 2 cups (2 oz.) fresh spinach, cut in ribbons
- 3 T. unsalted butter
- 4 T. Parmesan cheese, grated, divided between servings-optional
Directions:
In a large pot set to medium low, add oil to heat, then add the chicken and saute for 5 minutes. Add the onion and cook until soft, 10-12 minutes, stirring on occasion. Add the garlic and cook another 2- 3 minutes, while stirring. Stir in the red pepper flakes.
To your food processor, add the can of tomatoes, remove the basil sprig, and pulse until all chunks are gone, but do not make a smooth sauce.
Add the tomatoes to the pan containing the chicken and turn heat to medium and cover pot. Stir occasionally as the sauce thickens and becomes flavorful. This should take 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the stems of basil.
While the sauce is cooking, make the linguine in a separate pot using unsalted water. Boil and stir the linguine for 15 minutes.
Remove the basil springs from the sauce. To the hot sauce, add the butter to melt. Add the ribbons of spinach and the drained linguine and using tongs, coat well with the sauce, cooking another 2 minutes. Using tongs, move the linguine and sauce around to get everything incorporated.
Divide the linguine between 6 bowls, and top with the grated Parmesan if desired.
Makes 6 servings.
Total sodium as written is 559mg. Each serving is 93mg sodium.
Preparation and cooking time is 45 minutes.
Original low sodium recipe
Add a salad and unsalted garlic bread, if desired.
