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Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

SUBMITTED BY: MADBALL PHOTO BY: TRACY K

"I created this simple Sicilian-style pasta dish one day when trying to use up some sun-dried tomatoes."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 90 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  40 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 12 dehydrated sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 (8 ounce) package uncooked penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a small saucepan, bring the broth to a boil. Remove from heat. Place the sun-dried tomatoes in the broth 15 minutes, or until softened. Drain, reserving broth, and coarsely chop.
  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place penne pasta in the pot, cook 9 to 12 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  3. Place the pine nuts in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir until lightly toasted.
  4. Heat the olive oil and red pepper flakes in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the garlic 1 minute, until tender. Mix in the spinach, and cook until almost wilted. Pour in the reserved broth, and stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Continue cooking 2 minutes, or until heated through.
  5. In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the spinach and tomato mixture and pine nuts. Serve with Parmesan cheese.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2008 by RALWATTAR
This was pretty good but I was expecting it to be much better based on the ingredients and the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2007 by Deutchgirl
Really easy and very tasty! Few changes: used chicken broth, oil packed tomatoes, doubled the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2006 by Nikki
I can't wait to make this again with penne. I used ditalini b/c I had it on hand. Also I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2008 by 4CTumbleweed
Very good, very simple. I added some artichoke hearts and a little salt to taste. Toast the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2006 by TRACY K
One of my favorites ... very simple to prepare and tasty! I omit the pine nuts as a personal... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2007 by ACPHIFER
I loved this dish. I did substitute white wine for the vegetable broth. Even the leftovers... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2008 by BKcook
Delicious. Next time I will omit the pine nuts...personally don't like how they taste with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2007 by EILISH40
Great healthy pasta dish - added more spinach and did not have pine nuts, but it really didn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2007 by JHCornett
This pasta recipe is PERFECT! It was easily adaptable, simple to prepare and looked beautiful... MORE