Grape Tomato, Olive, And Spinach Pasta Recipe

Name: Grape Tomato, Olive, And Spinach Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked penne (about 2 cups); 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced; 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup organic vegetable broth (such as Swanson); 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 10 kalamata olives, pitted and coarsely chopped; 4 cups baby spinach; 1/4 cup torn basil leaves; 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup)

Servings: persons

8 ounces uncooked penne (about 2 cups)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup organic vegetable broth (such as Swanson)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 kalamata olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
4 cups baby spinach
1/4 cup torn basil leaves
1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup)

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Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add pasta; cook 8 minutes or until al dente, omitting salt and fat. Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add red pepper and garlic; saute 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, broth, salt, black pepper, and olives; cook 6 minutes or until tomatoes begin to break down, stirring occasionally. Add pasta and 1/2 cup reserved cooking liquid to pan; simmer 2 minutes. Stir in spinach and basil; cook 2 minutes or until greens wilt. Divide pasta mixture evenly among 4 bowls; top with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
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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: 8 ounces uncooked penne (about 2 cups), 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, 1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Grape Tomato, Olive, And Spinach 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.

Grape Tomato, Olive, And Spinach Pasta

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