Creamy Spinach Penne Pasta Recipe

Name: Creamy Spinach Penne Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup penne rigate, whole wheat, raw; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 300 g boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips; 1 medium red pepper, sliced; 1 medium orange bell pepper, sliced; 2 cups Baby Spinach; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups 1% low-fat milk; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 3/4 cup medium cheddar, 19% MF, shredded

Servings: persons

1 cup penne rigate, whole wheat, raw
1 tablespoon canola oil
300 g boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 medium red pepper, sliced
1 medium orange bell pepper, sliced
2 cups Baby Spinach
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups 1% low-fat milk
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3/4 cup medium cheddar, 19% MF, shredded

1
In large pot of boiling water, cook pasta until tender, but firm; drain.
2
As pasta is cooking, heat 1 teaspoons oil in a skillet. Add chicken and saute 3-4 minutes or until almost cooked. Add red and orange peppers and spinach; saute for another 3-4 minutes.
3
Stir in lemon juice. Transfer mixture to a bowl and set aside.
4
In the same pot used for pasta, heat remaining oil (2 tsp.) over medium heat; blend in flour. Add garlic, milk and pepper. Cook, whisking constantly until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
5
Remove from heat. Add cheese and stir until blended.
6
Add pasta, chicken and vegetables to sauce; stir until combined.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup penne rigate, whole wheat, raw, 1 tablespoon canola oil, 300 g boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips, 1 medium red pepper, sliced, and more.

Yes, Creamy Spinach Penne Pasta 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 Pasta

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