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

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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