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Penne Mediterranean with Sun-dried Tomatoes

A bright, quick Mediterranean-style penne with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, pine nuts, and feta.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 5 people

Ingredients

  • 5 cups whole-grain penne pasta cooked until al dente
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 cup feta cheese fat-free

Instructions

  • Cook the whole-grain penne in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
  • Add the minced garlic and sauté about 1 minute, until fragrant but not browned.
  • Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, black pepper, salt to taste, and crushed red pepper flakes; cook, stirring, about 5 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
  • Stir in the cooked penne and the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; toss to coat, cover, and cook on low for 2 minutes.
  • Add the pine nuts and baby spinach and toss until the spinach begins to wilt.
  • Turn off the heat, cover and let the spinach slightly wilt for about 2 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the feta cheese over the pasta, toss gently to combine, and serve.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large Skillet
  • Colander
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • spatula or tongs

Notes

  • Use sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil for best flavor.
  • Adjust crushed red pepper to your heat preference.
  • Toast pine nuts briefly if you prefer extra crunch.