Creamy Spinach Penne Recipe

Name: Creamy Spinach Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 oz. fresh spinach leaves, stemmed; 12 oz. penne pasta (4 cups), uncooked; 1 clove garlic; 1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN 2% Milkfat Low Fat Cottage Cheese; 1/4 cup milk; 1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese; 1 tsp. dried basil leaves, crushed; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper; 1 jar (12 oz.) roasted red peppers, drained, chopped

Servings: persons

12 oz. fresh spinach leaves, stemmed
12 oz. penne pasta (4 cups), uncooked
1 clove garlic
1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN 2% Milkfat Low Fat Cottage Cheese
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 tsp. dried basil leaves, crushed
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1 jar (12 oz.) roasted red peppers, drained, chopped

1
Bring large saucepan of water to boil.
2
Carefully add spinach; cook 1 min.
3
Remove spinach from water with slotted spoon, reserving water in pan for cooking the pasta.
4
Rinse spinach with cold water; drain well.
5
Return water to boil.
6
Add pasta; cook 10 min.
7
or just until tender.
8
Meanwhile, coarsely chop spinach; set aside.
9
Place garlic in food processor or blender; cover.
10
Process until minced.
11
Add spinach, cottage cheese and milk; cover.
12
Process until well blended.
13
Spoon into large bowl.
14
Add Parmesan cheese and seasonings; mix well.
15
Drain pasta; add to spinach mixture along with the red peppers; mix lightly.
16
Serve warm.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 oz. fresh spinach leaves, stemmed, 12 oz. penne pasta (4 cups), uncooked, 1 clove garlic, 1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN 2% Milkfat Low Fat Cottage Cheese, and more.

Yes, Creamy Spinach Penne falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Spinach Penne

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