Penne With Spinach And Garlic Recipe

Name: Penne With Spinach And Garlic
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces penne pasta, uncooked (about 3 1/4 cups); 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons chopped almonds; Vegetable cooking spray; 1 cup sliced purple onion (about 1 medium); 1 teaspoon minced garlic (about 2 cloves); 3 cups tightly packed fresh spinach leaves, trimmed and thinly sliced (about 1/2 [10-ounce] package trimmed, washed fresh spinach); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

Servings: persons

12 ounces penne pasta, uncooked (about 3 1/4 cups)
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped almonds
Vegetable cooking spray
1 cup sliced purple onion (about 1 medium)
1 teaspoon minced garlic (about 2 cloves)
3 cups tightly packed fresh spinach leaves, trimmed and thinly sliced (about 1/2 [10-ounce] package trimmed, washed fresh spinach)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

1
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Reserve 3 tablespoons pasta water; drain pasta. Combine reserved pasta water, 1 teaspoon olive oil, and lemon juice in a small bowl; set aside.
2
While pasta cooks, place a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add almonds and cook, stirring constantly, 1 to 2 minutes or until toasted. Set almonds aside.
3
Coat skillet with cooking spray; add remaining 1 teaspoon oil. Return to medium-high heat until oil is hot. Cut onion slices in half; add onion and garlic to skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, 4 minutes or until tender. Add spinach, and cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes; stir in almonds, salt, and pepper. Stir in reserved pasta water mixture. Add pasta, and toss gently. Serve immediately.
4
This recipe doesn't have a thick sauce. So, adding some of the pasta water back to the pasta mixture helps the pasta stay moist.

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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 ounces penne pasta, uncooked (about 3 1/4 cups), 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons chopped almonds, and more.

Yes, Penne With Spinach And Garlic 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 Garlic

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