Best Baked Penne With Spinach And Sun Dried Tomatoes Recipes

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SPINACH AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA



Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta image

I created this simple Sicilian-style pasta dish one day when trying to use up some sun-dried tomatoes.

Provided by madball911

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup vegetable broth
12 dehydrated sun-dried tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) package uncooked penne pasta
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 clove garlic, minced
1 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring the broth to a boil. Remove from heat. Place the sun-dried tomatoes in the broth 15 minutes, or until softened. Drain, reserving broth, and coarsely chop.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place penne pasta in the pot, cook 9 to 12 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  • Place the pine nuts in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir until lightly toasted.
  • Heat the olive oil and red pepper flakes in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the garlic 1 minute, until tender. Mix in the spinach, and cook until almost wilted. Pour in the reserved broth, and stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Continue cooking 2 minutes, or until heated through.
  • In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the spinach and tomato mixture and pine nuts. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.3 calories, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 386.1 mg, Sugar 4 g

10-MINUTE SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA



10-Minute Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta image

Dinner is ready in 10 minutes with this creamy sun-dried tomato pasta! I use my favorite all-natural sun-dried tomatoes, and I skip heavy cream in favor of a little whole milk and starchy pasta water for a lighter sauce, but you can definitely use heavy cream if you prefer! If you're not worried about keeping this pasta dish vegetarian, toss in some shredded rotisserie chicken or leftover Italian-style baked chicken breast or skillet chicken.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Entree

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces penne pasta or short pasta of your choice
3 to 4 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, (chopped, I used our all-natural sun-dried tomatoes which are bold and flavorful)
Extra virgin olive oil
2 small shallots, (chopped)
4 large garlic cloves, (minced)
Kosher salt
½ cup whole milk
½ to ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese, (more or less to your liking (or a vegetarian Parmesan option))
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes or Aleppo-style pepper, (less spicy)
Fresh basil, (torn)

Steps:

  • Begin cooking the pasta. Fill a medium saucepan with plenty of water and season the water well with kosher salt. Bring the water to a boil and add the pasta. Cook according to package instructions, till al dente. Make sure to reserve some of the pasta cooking water before you drain the pasta.
  • While the pasta is cooking, work on the sauce. Heat 2 tablespoons of good extra virgin olive oil in a large deep pan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the shallots, garlic, and a good pinch of salt and cook, tossing regularly for about a minute. Add the chopped sundried tomatoes and cook for another minute or so, tossing until the dried tomato bits have softened a little. Add the milk and a little bit of the pasta cooking water (about ¼ cup) and cook for another minute or two until warmed through. Stir in the oregano and red pepper flakes.
  • Turn the heat off. Add in the pasta and Parmesan cheese, mix well to make sure the pasta is well-coated (if needed, add a bit more of the pasta cooking water). Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking.
  • Finish with the torn basil and serve immediately!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.9 kcal, Carbohydrate 40.6 g, Protein 10.5 g, Fat 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Cholesterol 9.7 mg, Sodium 177.9 mg, Fiber 3.5 g, Sugar 8 g, UnsaturatedFat 1.3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SUN-DRIED TOMATO & SPINACH TUNA PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



Sun-Dried Tomato & Spinach Tuna Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, garlic, sundried tomato, lemon, tuna, salt, pepper, whole wheat pasta, fresh spinach

Provided by Mercedes Sandoval

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
½ cup sundried tomato
1 lemon, juiced
10 oz tuna, canned, drained
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 cups whole wheat pasta, cooked according to package instructions
2 cups fresh spinach

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  • Add the sun-dried tomatoes and lemon juice and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
  • Add the tuna, salt, and pepper, and mix until thoroughly combined.
  • Add the pasta and spinach and cook for about 1 minute, until spinach starts to wilt.
  • Remove the pasta from the heat and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1007 calories, Carbohydrate 154 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 61 grams, Sugar 21 grams

BAKED PASTA WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND RICOTTA CHEESE



Baked Pasta With Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Ricotta Cheese image

I love this recipe for busy nights, or at the end of a stressful day when we want easy comfort food. This is easy, but not cheap-tasting and is healthy. I use whole-wheat penne for the pasta, so I usually use a bit more tomato juice since whole-wheat pasta tends to need more liquid.

Provided by spatchcock

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 onion, peeled and chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato, drained and chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
8 ounces penne pasta
8 ounces ricotta cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • In a large skillet heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion and sauté for 4 minutes or until starting to brown.
  • Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; sauté 3 more minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, paprika, salt and pepper.
  • Stir well, reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Cook pasta for 7 minutes or until tender and still a bit firm.
  • Drain and toss with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a large bowl combine ricotta, pasta and sauce; mix gently to combine.
  • Pour into a medium-sized baking dish and top with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly and lightly browned.
  • Serve garnished with chopped parsley and additional Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.5, Fat 22.9, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 41.1, Sodium 610.3, Carbohydrate 59.5, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 6.6, Protein 17.4

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