Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable penne pasta dish, a vibrant fusion of fresh spinach, juicy tomatoes, and savory olives. This culinary masterpiece is a harmonious blend of textures and tastes, featuring tender penne pasta coated in a luscious tomato sauce, complemented by the vibrant green of spinach and the briny tang of olives. Each bite is an explosion of flavors, leaving you craving more. Along with this delightful main course, we also present a collection of irresistibly delicious recipes to tantalize your taste buds. From the classic elegance of beef tenderloin to the comforting warmth of chicken noodle soup, our culinary journey takes you on a gastronomic adventure. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, these recipes will guide you effortlessly in creating unforgettable meals that will impress your family and friends.
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EASY TOMATO AND SPINACH PASTA
Easy Tomato and Spinach Pasta! Loaded with juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh spinach, olive oil, and a kick of red pepper flakes! This quick and easy pasta recipe is fast, flavorful, and budget friendly!
Provided by Ashley Manila
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Add oil to a large, wide pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add in the crushed red pepper flakes, tomatoes, salt, and pepper, and cook until the tomatoes begin to burst and give off their juices, about 9 to 10 minutes. Use a wooden spoon to gently press the tomatoes if they're not bursting on their own.
- Add in the garlic and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant. Stir in the wine and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Finally, stir in the spinach and cook until slightly wilted.
- In the meantime, add the penne into the boiling water and cook for 9 to 10 minutes, or until al dente.
- Drain the pasta, reserving a 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- Toss the pasta immediately into the pot with the sauce and stir well to combine. Add in some of the reserved cooking water, if needed. Taste and add additional salt and pepper, if needed.
- Remove from heat and divide among serving bowls. Top with cheese and serve at once!
PENNE WITH TOMATOES & WHITE BEANS
I learned how to make this dish from friends in Genoa, Italy, where they're known for creating tasty combinations of veggies, pasta and beans. You can sub feta cheese to give this a Greek twist. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add tomatoes and beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5-7 minutes to allow flavors to blend., Add spinach, olives, salt and pepper; cook and stir over medium heat until spinach is wilted. Drain pasta; top with tomato mixture and cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 1505mg sodium, Carbohydrate 77g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
PENNE PASTA WITH SPINACH AND BACON
This is a quick light meal. Wilted spinach, bacon and tomatoes are tossed with penne pasta. Good for any season and will complement anything.
Provided by Jean Tagliere
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta, and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place bacon in the skillet, and cook until browned and crisp. Add garlic, and cook for about 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes, and cook until heated through.
- Place the spinach into a colander, and drain the hot pasta over it so it is wilted. Transfer to a large serving bowl, and toss with the remaining olive oil, and the bacon and tomato mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.4 calories, Carbohydrate 73.8 g, Cholesterol 15.1 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 547.1 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
TOMATO AND OLIVE PENNE
The cherry tomatoes cook just long enough to bring out their juice, which blends with the garlic-flavored olive oil to make one of the best-tasting pasta sauces.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook penne according to package instructions until al dente, about 13 minutes. Drain.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook, stirring, until just golden, about 1 minute. Add cherry tomatoes, oregano, crushed red pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring, until tomato juices run, about 3 minutes.
- Add penne, olives, parsley, and 1/4 cup Parmesan to the skillet and toss to combine. Serve with more cheese if desired.
PENNE WITH SPINACH, TOMATOES AND OLIVES
My favorite recipe category: few ingredients, outstanding results! Delightful, healthful, quick and easy to prepare. I strongly recommend that you use only kalamata olives in this recipe. Otherwise I used 9 ounces bagged spinach, 6 ounces pasta myself, but published the recipe as written. From a cookbook called "The Best in the World" by Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. This particular recipe came from Au Bar (renamed Je Me Souviens) in Palm Beach, Florida.
Provided by Kumquat the Cats fr
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in large, non-stick skillet. Add onion and saute over medium heat for 3 minutes.
- Add chopped tomatoes, bring to a boil and reduce heat. Cover and simmer to 20 minutes.
- Add sliced olives, chopped spinach and parsley. Cook an additional 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a serving bowl. Add spinach mixture and toss gently. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Serve immediately with parmesan on the side.
- For Vegan do not use the parmesan cheese.
PENNE WITH SPINACH, SHRIMP, TOMATOES AND BASIL
Steps:
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Ladle 1 cup pasta cooking liquid into small bowl and reserve. Drain pasta. Return pasta to pot; cover to keep hot.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper. Add shrimp and garlic to skillet and sauté 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, 4 tablespoons basil, lemon juice and lemon peel and sauté until shrimp are cooked through, about 3 minutes.
- Add spinach leaves to hot pasta; toss until spinach wilts. Add shrimp mixture and toss to blend. Add enough of reserved pasta cooking liquid to moisten. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer pasta to bowl.
- Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons basil and serve.
PENNE WITH TOMATO, SPINACH AND FETA SAUCE
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories dinner, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 35m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring water to boil for penne.
- Chop the whole onion, and reserve 2 tablespoons for the salad.
- Heat large nonstick pan until it is very hot. Reduce heat to medium high, and add oil. Saute onion in the oil until it softens.
- Meanwhile mince garlic, and add to onion. Add pine nuts.
- Wash, trim and coarsely chop tomatoes. When onion begins to brown, add tomatoes and tomato paste. Reduce heat to medium low, and cover.
- Cook the penne according to package directions.
- Wash and remove tough stems from spinach, and coarsely chop. Add to pot, and continue cooking.
- Wash, trim and slice the scallions, and add to the pot.
- In food processor blend the feta and yogurt.
- Remove the sauce from the heat, and stir in the feta mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
- Drain pasta, and serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 804, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 126 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 662 milligrams, Sugar 28 grams
Tips:
- Choose the right pasta. Penne is a great choice for this dish, as it holds the sauce well. You could also use other short pastas, such as rigatoni or fusilli.
- Cook the pasta al dente. This means cooking it until it is just tender but still has a little bit of a bite to it. Al dente pasta will hold its shape better in the sauce and will be more flavorful.
- Use fresh, ripe vegetables. The vegetables in this dish are the stars of the show, so it's important to use the best quality ingredients you can find. Look for fresh, ripe tomatoes, spinach, and olives.
- Don't overcook the vegetables. The vegetables in this dish should be cooked just until they are tender. Overcooking them will make them mushy and bland.
- Use a good quality olive oil. The olive oil in this dish is used to sauté the vegetables and to make the sauce. A good quality olive oil will add a lot of flavor to the dish.
- Season the dish to taste. The amount of salt and pepper you add to this dish will depend on your personal preferences. Taste the dish as you go and adjust the seasonings accordingly.
Conclusion:
This penne with spinach, tomatoes, and olives is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy pasta dish, give this one a try.
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