Penne With Spinach And Feta Recipe

Name: Penne With Spinach And Feta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces uncooked whole-wheat penne (or other small shaped pasta); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 cups pear or cherry tomatoes (about 1/2 pound) or 1/2 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained; 3/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1 (6-ounce) package fresh baby spinach or arugula leaves; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Servings: persons

12 ounces uncooked whole-wheat penne (or other small shaped pasta)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups pear or cherry tomatoes (about 1/2 pound) or 1/2 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
3/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 (6-ounce) package fresh baby spinach or arugula leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

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Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
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Meanwhile, warm the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and broth; bring to a simmer, and cook 5 minutes or until the tomatoes soften and some liquid evaporates. Use a wooden spoon to lightly crush tomatoes. Slowly stir in spinach or arugula; cook, stirring, 2 minutes or until leaves wilt.
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Drain pasta. In serving bowl, toss pasta with warm tomato-spinach sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with cheese.
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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 ounces uncooked whole-wheat penne (or other small shaped pasta), 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup), 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Penne With Spinach And Feta 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 Spinach And Feta

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