Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
This Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta is a simple Sicilian-style dish perfect for using up sun-dried tomatoes.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- large pot
- skillet
- bowls
Ingredients
Broth and Vegetables
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 12 pieces dehydrated sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 bunch fresh spinach rinsed and torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1 clove garlic minced
Pasta and Nuts
- 1 package penne pasta 8 ounces
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts toasted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Spices
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preparation
- Bring broth to a boil in a small saucepan. Off heat, add sun-dried tomatoes and soak until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain; reserve broth. Coarsely chop sun-dried tomatoes; set aside.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 9 to 12 minutes. Drain.
- Cook and stir pine nuts in a skillet over medium heat until lightly toasted. Transfer to a bowl; set aside.
- Heat olive oil and pepper flakes in the same skillet over medium heat; add garlic and cook until tender, about 1 minute. Add spinach; cook until almost wilted. Add reserved broth and sun-dried tomatoes; cook and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes.
- Toss penne, spinach mixture, and pine nuts together in a large bowl. Serve with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 1plateCalories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 15gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 386mgPotassium: 780mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 164mgIron: 5mg
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