Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Recipe
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Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

By: MADBALL  
"I created this simple Sicilian-style pasta dish one day when trying to use up some sun-dried tomatoes."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 12 dehydrated sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 (8 ounce) package uncooked penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, bring the broth to a boil. Remove from heat. Place the sun-dried tomatoes in the broth 15 minutes, or until softened. Drain, reserving broth, and coarsely chop.
  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place penne pasta in the pot, cook 9 to 12 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  3. Place the pine nuts in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir until lightly toasted.
  4. Heat the olive oil and red pepper flakes in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the garlic 1 minute, until tender. Mix in the spinach, and cook until almost wilted. Pour in the reserved broth, and stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Continue cooking 2 minutes, or until heated through.
  5. In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the spinach and tomato mixture and pine nuts. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 319 | Total Fat: 7.5g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2007 by Deutchgirl 
Really easy and very tasty! Few changes: used chicken broth, oil packed tomatoes, doubled the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2006 by TRACY K 
One of my favorites ... very simple to prepare and tasty! I omit the pine nuts as a personal... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2006 by Nikki 
I can't wait to make this again with penne. I used ditalini b/c I had it on hand. Also I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2008 by 4CTumbleweed 
Very good, very simple. I added some artichoke hearts and a little salt to taste. Toast the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2008 by RALWATTAR 
This was pretty good but I was expecting it to be much better based on the ingredients and the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2008 by wifeyluvs2cook 
This was really really good. I didnt have penne so i used angel hair, and i also used the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2007 by ACPHIFER 
I loved this dish. I did substitute white wine for the vegetable broth. Even the leftovers... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2009 by anythingonce 
This recipe is great as written but if you have a little extra time I'd reccommend soaking the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2007 by JHCornett 
This pasta recipe is PERFECT! It was easily adaptable, simple to prepare and looked beautiful... MORE
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Reviewed on May 14, 2009 by Gitano Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Ok...this was just plain AWESOME!!!! I made one addition...MUSHROOMS!!!!!!!!!!!! This dish was... MORE

 
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