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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (300)

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: 340 | Total Fat: 8.9g | Cholesterol: 4mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2007 by Deutchgirl   view full review
Really easy and very tasty! Few changes: used chicken broth, oil packed tomatoes, doubled the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2006 by TRACY K   view full review
One of my favorites ... very simple to prepare and tasty! I omit the pine nuts as a personal...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2008 by 4CTumbleweed Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Very good, very simple. I added some artichoke hearts and a little salt to taste. Toast the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2009 by anythingonce   view full review
This recipe is great as written but if you have a little extra time I'd reccommend soaking the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 14, 2009 by Gitano Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Ok...this was just plain AWESOME!!!! I made one addition...MUSHROOMS!!!!!!!!!!!! This dish was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2008 by wifeyluvs2cook   view full review
This was really really good. I didnt have penne so i used angel hair, and i also used the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2006 by Nikki   view full review
I can't wait to make this again with penne. I used ditalini b/c I had it on hand. Also I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2007 by ACPHIFER   view full review
I loved this dish. I did substitute white wine for the vegetable broth. Even the leftovers...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2007 by JHCornett   view full review
This pasta recipe is PERFECT! It was easily adaptable, simple to prepare and looked beautiful...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2008 by RALWATTAR   view full review
This was pretty good but I was expecting it to be much better based on the ingredients and the...

 

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