Penne with Fresh Spinach and Tomatoes

Name: Penne with Fresh Spinach and Tomatoes Recipe
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium onion chopped; 2 14.5 ounce cans chopped tomatoes; 1 pound fresh spinach coarsley chopped; 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped; 8oz whole wheat penne pasta

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil1 medium onion, chopped2 14.5 ounce cans chopped tomatoes1 pound fresh spinach, coarsley chopped1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped8oz whole wheat penne pasta

Directions

Heat oil in a large, nonstick skillet. Add onion and saute over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Add chopped spinach and parsley, cook for an additional 5 minutes. (Spinach will look to be over flowing, it will reduce into the pot, don't worry!)

Meanwhile, cook pasta acording to package directions, omitting any fat or salt. Drain and transfer to a serving bowl. Add spinach mixture and toss gently. Serve immediately. Sprinkle vegan parmesan or nutritional yeast over top, if desired. Serves 4

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ISABELLAJ.

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 263.6
Total Fat: 5.0 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 210.8 mg
Total Carbs: 52.4 g
Dietary Fiber: 9.9 g
Protein: 10.3 g

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