Penne Rosa Recipe
Penne noodles in spicy tomato cream sauce, mushrooms, Roma tomato and spinach topped with your choice of parmesan or feta. Try with parmesan-crusted chicken.
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Ingredients
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Penne Rosa
Method
Instructions
- 1
Cook the Penne Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Sauté the Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Then add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 3-4 minutes until they are tender.
- 3
Add Tomatoes and Spinach
Stir in the diced Roma tomatoes and fresh spinach. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
- 4
Make the Sauce
Pour in the heavy cream and tomato sauce. Add the red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and let simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- 5
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss to combine everything evenly. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
- 6
Serve
Serve hot, topped with your choice of grated Parmesan cheese or crumbled feta cheese.
