Super-Easy Tomato and Spinach Pasta
Whip up a quick and comforting meal with this pasta dish, featuring the simple yet delicious combination of cherry tomatoes, fresh spinach and Parmesan cheese. It’s delicious hot or cold, making it ideal for packed lunches.
4 Serving(s)
Ingredients
- 8 oz. Barilla Protein Plus penne pasta
- 1 tbsp. Schnucks olive oil
- 2 tsp. minced garlic
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (about 2 cups), halved
- 5 oz. fresh spinach (about 5 cups packed)
- 1/4 cup Schnucks shaved Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.
- Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat, add oil and garlic. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add cherry tomatoes; cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to burst, 3–5 minutes. Using the back of a spoon, mash about one-fourth of tomatoes.
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, 1–2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Add cooked pasta and reserved pasta water; toss to coat. Top with Parmesan and serve immediately or pack in a lunch box. Pasta can be served warm or chilled.
Sponsored By: Barilla
Barilla Protein Plus penne is your tasty ticket to more protein without skimping on flavor. Its perfect penne shape grabs onto sauces for a seriously satisfying bite.
Nutrition Facts
268 Calories Per ServingFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 87mgCarbohydrates: 44gFiber: 7gSugars: 5gProtein: 13gActual nutritional values may vary depending on specific ingredients used and/or modifications to the recipe