Dinner

Quick Penne with Spinach and Feta is for Dinner.

Quick Penne with Spinach and Feta takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Quick Penne with Spinach and Feta takes 18 minutes to cook.

Quick Penne with Spinach and Feta makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Quick Penne with Spinach and Feta are:

12 ounces uncooked whole-wheat penne (any small shaped pasta, or even spaghetti or angel hair works well)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium oonion, diced (about 1 cup)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups pear or cherry tomatoes or 1/2 can diced tomatoes, drained (I always add extra tomatoes)
3/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 (6-ounce) package fresh baby spinach or arugula leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup crumbled reduced fat feta cheese

Here is how you make Quick Penne with Spinach and Feta:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.2. Meanwhile, warm the oliveoil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and broth; bring to a simmer, and cook 5 minutes or until the tomatoes soften and some liquid evaporates. Use a wooden spoon to lightly crush tomatoes. Slowly stir in spinach or arugula; cook, stirring, 2 minutes, or until leaves wilt.3. Drain pasta. In serving bowl, toss pasta with warm tomato-spinach sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with cheese.Optional: I sometimes add a grilled chicken breast.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LUNJEN.

The nutritional information for Quick Penne with Spinach and Feta is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 245.2

• Total Fat: 3.5 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 501.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 48.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 7.5 g
• Protein: 11.8 g

Quick Penne with Spinach and Feta is Italian cuisine.