Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this delightful Creamy Penne Rosa dish. A perfect blend of pasta, veggies, and a rich sauce that will tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
Penne Pasta:
12 ounces
Olive Oil:
1 tablespoon
Garlic:
3 cloves, minced
Onion:
1 small, finely chopped
Mushrooms:
1 cup, sliced
Diced Tomatoes:
1 can (14 ounces)
Red Pepper Flakes:
½ teaspoon (optional)
Marinara Sauce:
1 cup
Heavy Cream:
1 cup
Spinach:
2 cups, fresh
Parmesan Cheese:
½ cup, grated
Salt:
to taste
Black Pepper:
to taste
Fresh Basil:
for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Penne: Boil salted water, cook penne until al dente. Reserve pasta water.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet, sauté garlic and onion until softened. Add mushrooms and cook until browned.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and marinara sauce. Simmer, then add cream. Wilt spinach.
- Finish Dish: Mix in penne, Parmesan, and pasta water. Season and garnish with basil.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Enhance with grilled chicken or shrimp for added protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 2 cups
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 64 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
