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PASTA WITH CHILLI TOMATOES & SPINACH

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A low-fat supper of tasty tomato sauce and penne - wilt down a whole bag of spinach for extra nutrients

Provided by Good Food team

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tsp olive oil
1 onion , finely chopped
2 garlic cloves , crushed
½ tsp dried chilli flakes
200g wholemeal penne pasta
400g can chopped tomato
100ml red wine
½ tsp dried oregano
125g bag young spinach leaves
25g parmesan or vegetarian alternative, grated

Steps:

Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan and gently fry the onion, garlic and chilli flakes, stirring regularly, for 5 mins (add a little water if they begin to stick).
Cook pasta following pack instructions. Add the tomatoes, wine and oregano to the frying pan and stir to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 mins.
Shake the spinach into the pan and cook for 1-2 mins until wilted. Drain the pasta and tip into the pan with the sauce. Toss to combine, sprinkle with cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 75 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 13 grams fiber, Protein 24 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium

SPINACH, OLIVE AND CHILLI TOMATO SAUCE FOR PASTA

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Make and share this Spinach, Olive and Chilli Tomato Sauce for Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JustJanS

Categories Australian

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 medium onion
2 1/2 cups ripe tomatoes (you could use canned)
2 teaspoons tomato paste
1 -2 small chile, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano (I use 1 tablespoon fresh)
black pepper
40 g kalamata olives, pits removed and chopped
2 cups spinach (wash well and remove the tough stems)

Steps:

Heat the oil and cook the garlic and onion gently until the onion is transparent.
Add the tomatoes, paste, chillies, herbs and pepper and heat stirring until the tomatoes soften and release their juices.
Add the olives, and heat until the sauce reaches desired consistency.
Stir through the spinach until warmed through.
Serve over any pasta you enjoy.
I sometimes add maybe 200g of chicken breast strips at the stage where you fry the onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.8, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 255.5, Carbohydrate 20.7, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 10.2, Protein 4.4