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

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 and soak for 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 sauté 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 sun-dried 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 29%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
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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