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Fresh Sun Dried Tomato Penne Pasta

Some of the most satisfying pasta dishes are unbelievably simple. In this recipe, the vegetables steam and cheese melts from the heat of freshly cooked pasta, with no need for an extra sauce pot on the stove.

Prep Time:

10 minutes

Total Time:

30 minutes

Yield:

4 Servings

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 540
  • Total Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Carbohydrate: 79g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 21g

Ingredients

¾ pound penne pasta, preferably whole grain

1 cup sun dried tomatoes, thinly sliced

1 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped

4 large handfuls (about 4 cups) baby spinach leaves

2 cloves fresh garlic, minced

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package, in salted water.
  2. Mix the sun dried tomatoes, pepper, spinach, garlic, and olive oil in a large bowl.
  3. Drain the pasta and add it to the bowl with the other ingredients and toss together. Add half of the Parmigiano-Reggiano and toss again. Garnish with the remaining Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Bella Sun Luci.

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