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.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 340 kcal
Saucepan
skillet
large pot
bowl
Broth and Pasta
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 12 pieces dehydrated sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 (8 ounce) package penne pasta
Toppings
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed and torn
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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.
Serving: 1servingCalories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 15gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 386mgPotassium: 780mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 164mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Pasta, quick, Sicilian, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, vegetarian