Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

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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 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
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

  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces

  • ¼ 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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

340 Calories
9g Fat
52g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 340
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 386mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 52g 19%
Dietary Fiber 6g 22%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 15g
Vitamin C 23mg 116%
Calcium 164mg 13%
Iron 5mg 29%
Potassium 780mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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