Description
We’ve crafted our very own version of the slightly sweet and savory dish – Pasta Fresca from Noodles & Company. This copycat recipe brings together the beloved fresh flavors of juicy tomatoes, vibrant spinach with tender penne pasta sautéd in a light white wine sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tomatoes
- ½ red onion
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 2 tablespoons white wine
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- Shredded or shaved parmesan cheese, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions, to al denté. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in the same pot. When the oil is hot add garlic and onion, cooking until onions have become tender.
- Stir in balsamic vinegar, white wine and tomatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally until tomatoes have softened.
- Return the pasta to the pot and stir to combine.
- Add spinach, parsley and salt, again stirring to help the spinach to wilt.
- Stir fry for 2-3 minutes over medium heat.
- Garnish with shredded parmesan and serve.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Penne
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 314
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 624.7 mg
- Fat: 8.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 49.4 g
- Fiber: 3.5 g
- Protein: 9.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0.9 mg
