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Grape Tomato, Olive and Spinach Pasta Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
8 ounces uncooked penne (about 2 cups)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 kalamata olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
4 cups baby spinach
1/4 cup torn basil leaves
1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup)
Directions:
Directions:
Step 1
Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add pasta; cook 8 minutes or until al dente, omitting salt and fat. Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.

Step 2
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add red pepper and garlic; sauté 30 seconds.

Add tomatoes, broth, salt, black pepper, and olives; cook 6 minutes or until tomatoes begin to break down, stirring occasionally.

Add pasta and 1/2 cup reserved cooking liquid to pan; simmer 2 minutes.

Stir in spinach and basil; cook 2 minutes or until greens wilt.

Divide pasta mixture evenly among 4 bowls; top with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4

 

 

 

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