Instructions: Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain.

Stir together balsamic vinegar and next 7 ingredients in a large bowl. Add pasta, spinach, and remaining ingredients, tossing well.

Serving Ideas : Serve with a big tossed salad, crusty bread and a decent Chianti.

NOTES : We like things saucy, and we like vinegar so I made these modifications. Use 6 Tbsp. vinegar, 1.5 Tbsp. olive oil (try replacing all of it with nonfat chicken broth?), 2 Tbsp. lemon juice (I always squeeze it fresh) and 1Tsp. sugar. I chop the garlic, basil and olives (you must use kalamata olives for this recipe) in my food processor. The whole meal is quick and easy, and extraordinarily delicious. Its probably not lowfat, but at least its the heart healthy fat found in olives. We are fairly big eaters so it really only serves three. It would serve 4 if you added a side dish or two.

This is what we had for dinner tonight. Its a family favorite.

For 3 of us anyway. The flavors are a little sophisticated for my 8 year old.

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