Mediterranean Penne with Sun-dried Tomatoes
This penne recipe is low in saturated fat, and very low in cholesterol. It is also a good source of vitamin A, which helps to improve night vision and is an immune booster.
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Yield: 5 servings | Serving Size: 1 cup | Calories: 318 | Previous Points: 7 | Points Plus: 8 | Total Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 389mg | Carbohydrates: 41g | Dietary Fiber: 6g | Sugars: 5g | Protein: 11g
Ingredients
- 5 cups cooked whole-grain penne pasta, cook until al dente
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup fat-free feta cheese
Directions
Cook penne according to package directions. Add 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil to a large skillet, and saute garlic over medium-low heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add to skillet the sun-dried tomatoes, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes, and continue to saute 5 minutes or until tomatoes are soft. Add cooked penne and remaining tablespoon of oil; toss to coat, cover, and cook on low an additional 2 minutes. Add pine nuts and baby spinach, toss to combine. Turn off heat, cover and allow spinach to slightly wilt, about 2 minutes.
Sprinkle on feta cheese and serve.
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Sun-dried tomatoes are one of my summertime favorites! Thanks for the great recipe!
I don't eat Pasta but I bet my kids & husband would love this
yummy!
Sundried anything is yummy!!
I plan to make this real soon..Sounds yummy
This really looks good I plan to make this soon
My five year old normally hates tomatoes but loves this recipe! And it is great for my husband's high cholesterol.
This could easily be a new favorite!
This looks delicious!
My family LOVED this, hubby had seconds!
SO good!
Looks good
AMAZING! Will make this one again.
yum! can't wait to try this one next week!
yummy!
Sundried anything is yummy!!
I plan to make this real soon..Sounds yummy
This really looks good I plan to make this soon
My five year old normally hates tomatoes but loves this recipe! And it is great for my husband’s high cholesterol.
This could easily be a new favorite!
You'll never know it's whole grain pasta – a great way to start whole grains. And sundried tomatoes – YUM! Want to try this!
So good! Sun-dried tomatoes make everything better!
That was really, really good.
Thank you!
This looks very similar to my recipe… only I whisk some balsamic vinegar in with my olive oil before coating the salad, and I add olives, chopped fresh basil, minced red onion, and roasted red peppers. So tasty!! I love pasta!
Jen, Sounds yummy!
When you add the sun-dried tomatoes, do you also add the oil they are packed in?
Cory, Yes, no need to drain the olive oil.