Mediterranean Penne with Sun-dried Tomatoes
Get your carb fix but in a healthy way with this Mediterranean Penne recipe that's full of healthy and flavorful ingredients.
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 318kcal
Ingredients
- 5 cups whole-grain penne pasta cooked, 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 feta cheese fat-free
Instructions
- 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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 389mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g |
| SmartPoints (Freestyle): 9
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 9
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 9