Penne with Spinach and Sun Dried Tomatoes
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant and flavorful Penne with Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomatoes! Packed with tender penne pasta, sautéed garlic, and a medley of sun-dried tomatoes and fresh baby spinach, this recipe creates a harmonious blend of savory and earthy flavors in every bite. A dash of red pepper flakes adds just the right amount of heat, while Parmesan cheese melts into the dish for a creamy, indulgent finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy pasta dish is perfect for busy evenings, offering a satisfying meal made from pantry staples. Serve it with a crisp side salad or a slice of garlic bread for the ultimate Italian-inspired dining experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, julienned
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 cups reserved pasta water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, but not browned.
Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Add the baby spinach to the skillet in batches, stirring until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
Sprinkle in the red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper, adjusting seasoning to taste.
Add the drained penne pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the garlic and olive oil mixture.
Pour in the reserved pasta water a little at a time to loosen the sauce and help it adhere to the pasta.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.
Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2382 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.3 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.4 g | 77% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 4170 mg | 181% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 356.8 g | 130% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.5 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 72.1 g | ||
| Protein | 92.0 g | 184% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 753 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 28.7 mg | 159% | |
| Potassium | 4160 mg | 88% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
