Spinach Bacon And Sun Dried Tomato Penne Pasta Recipes

SPINACH AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.
• Place the pine nuts in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir until lightly toasted.
• 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.
• In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the spinach and tomato mixture and pine nuts. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

CREAMY SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND SPINACH PASTA

Steps:

• Over medium-high heat, saute garlic in some oil until fragrant.
• Add the sun-dried tomatoes and saute for 2 minutes.
• Pour in the pasta water and simmer for 1 minute.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in heavy cream.
• Add in 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, stirring to mix until the cheese melts into the sauce.
• Toss in basil, Italian seasoning, and baby spinach and simmer gently until the spinach has cooked down.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Add the pasta into the sauce and toss to combine.
• Top with remaining Parmesan cheese.
• Dish and serve hot.
• Enjoy!

SPINACH PENNE TOSS

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute red pepper and onion in 1 tablespoon oil for 3-4 minutes or until tender. , Drain pasta and place in a serving bowl. Add the red pepper mixture, spinach, bacon, feta cheese and tomatoes. , In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, pepper, salt and remaining oil. Drizzle over pasta mixture; toss to coat.