Italian
Penne & Spinach Pasta Toss
Prep Time: 5 min | Cook Time: 20 min | Servings: 4 | Calories: 529
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Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
529
This Italian dish made with ziti pasta is truly wholesome and tastes delicious with a handful of baby spinach, garlic and tomatoes. Cook it in a savory chicken broth with dried basil and tossed with Sargento® Shredded Mozzarella - Fine Cut that melts perfectly to give you that cheesy flavor you crave with every bite.
Ingredients
- 8 oz. penne or ziti pasta, uncooked
- 1 pkgs (9 oz.) baby spinach leaves
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 Tbsp. minced sun dried tomatoes
- 2 tsp. dried basil
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 2 cups (8 oz.) Sargento® Shredded Mozzarella - Fine Cut, divided
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions in lightly salted water adding spinach to pasta during last minute of cooking, stirring until wilted.
- Meanwhile, mix cheese, sun dried tomatoes and basil; set aside. Heat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes. Add broth and bring to a simmer; cook 4 minutes.
- Drain pasta and spinach; add to skillet, tossing well. Simmer 2 minutes, tossing frequently. Stir in tomato; heat through. Season with salt to taste. Transfer mixture to four shallow pasta bowls; top each serving with 1/4 cup of cheese. Immediately toss pasta with two spoons until cheese melts. Top each serving with remaining cheese. Serve with freshly ground black pepper (optional).
