Penne with Blue Cheese, Tomatoes, and Spinach Recipe

Name: Penne with Blue Cheese, Tomatoes, and Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. olive oil; 1 tbsp. unsalted butter; 2 leeks (white and light green parts); 12 oz. penne pasta; 3/4 c. Creme fraiche; 1 tbsp. grainy Dijon mustard; 1/2 tsp. Black pepper; 5 oz. creamy blue cheese; 1 pt. cherry tomatoes; 4 c. loosely packed baby spinach

Servings: persons

1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. unsalted butter
2 leeks (white and light green parts)
12 oz. penne pasta
3/4 c. Creme fraiche
1 tbsp. grainy Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp. Black pepper
5 oz. creamy blue cheese
1 pt. cherry tomatoes
4 c. loosely packed baby spinach

1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil for the pasta.
2
In a large, deep skillet, heat oil and butter until butter melts.
3
Stir in leeks and cover; cook over low heat 10 minutes, stirring once or twice, until softened.
4
Cook pasta in boiling water according to package directions.
5
Stir creme fraiche, mustard, and pepper into leeks until blended, then stir in 3/4 cup of the blue cheese until melted.
6
Remove from heat; stir in tomatoes.
7
Drain pasta, reserving 1/3 cup of the cooking water.
8
Stir pasta into sauce, adding cooking water so the sauce coats the pasta.
9
Stir in spinach until it wilts.
10
Transfer to a serving bowl.
11
Top with remaining blue cheese.

579

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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: 1 tbsp. olive oil, 1 tbsp. unsalted butter, 2 leeks (white and light green parts), 12 oz. penne pasta, and more.

Yes, Penne with Blue Cheese, Tomatoes, and Spinach 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.

Penne with Blue Cheese, Tomatoes, and Spinach

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