Vegetarian

Penne with Spinach and Chick Peas in Garlic Sauce takes 5 minutes to prepare.

Penne with Spinach and Chick Peas in Garlic Sauce takes 30 minutes to cook.

Penne with Spinach and Chick Peas in Garlic Sauce makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Penne with Spinach and Chick Peas in Garlic Sauce are:

Spinach, frozen, 1 package (10 oz) yields
Olive Oil, .2 cup
*Minced Garlic, 6 serving
*Crushed Red Pepper Flakes, .25 tsp
Red Ripe Tomatoes, 1 medium whole (2-3/5" dia)
*Chick Peas, 1.75 cup
Salt, .25 tsp
Parmesan Cheese, grated, .25 cup
*Penne pasta - cooked, 4.5 cup

Here is how you make Penne with Spinach and Chick Peas in Garlic Sauce:

1. Clean the fresh spinach and discard the stems. Place the spinach in a large skillet with just the water that clings to it, cover, and cook over medium heat just until wilted, about 5 minutes. Drain, cool, then squeeze dry with your hands. (If you are using frozen spinach, just squeeze out all the moisture with your hands.) Set aside.2. Bring a 6-qt pot of water to a boil and add the penne. Cook until al dente, 12 to 15 minutes.3. Meanwhile, make the sauce. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and chick peas and cook 2 minutes more. Add the spinach, salt, and 1/4 c of the boiling pasta water and stir well. Cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.4. When the pasta is done, drain it thoroughly in a colander. Return it to the pot or put it in a large serving bowl. Spoon on the sauce and toss well. Sprinkle on the Parmesan cheese, toss again, and serve with additional cheese to pass at the table.Makes 4 servings.

The nutritional information for Penne with Spinach and Chick Peas in Garlic Sauce is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 549.0

• Total Fat: 16.2 g
• Cholesterol: 4.9 mg
• Sodium: 305.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 86.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 7.3 g
• Protein: 24.2 g