Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta balances sweet-tart tomatoes with tender greens, toasted pine nuts, and a gentle kick of red pepper. The tomato-infused broth brings everything together into a silky, savory coating for the penne, finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan. It’s vibrant, nutty, and satisfying—great for a weeknight lunch or dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring the broth to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat, add the sun-dried tomatoes, and let them soak until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain, reserving the broth. Coarsely chop the sun-dried tomatoes and set aside.
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet slightly firm, 9 to 12 minutes. Drain.
- 3
Cook and stir the pine nuts in a skillet over medium heat until lightly toasted. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- 4
Heat the olive oil and pepper flakes in the same skillet over medium heat; add the garlic and cook until tender, about 1 minute. Add the spinach and cook until almost wilted. Add the reserved broth and sun-dried tomatoes; cook and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes.
- 5
Toss the penne, spinach mixture, and pine nuts together in a large bowl. Serve with Parmesan cheese.
- Calories 330.36 kcal Moderate
- Protein 15.62 g Good Source
- Carbs 49.15 g Moderate
- Total Fat 9.46 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.9 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 5.46 mg Low Source
- Sodium 449.01 mg Moderate
- Fiber 7.8 g Good Source
- Sugar 8.12 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 198.59 mg Moderate
- Iron 4.26 mg Good Source
- Potassium 1021.29 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 1125.32 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 16.59 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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