Italian Penne Rosa Pasta
Penne rosa pasta is an easy pasta dish with a creamy sauce. You can make the whole penne rosa recipe in one pot. This quick and simple Italian pasta with tomato cream sauce is ideal for a busy weeknight supper.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 Pound penne pasta penne, cooked
- 1/2 Cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 Cups spinach
- 3 Cloves garlic
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 yellow onion small
- 1/2 Teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Can crushed tomatoes 28 ounce
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 Sprigs parsley for garnish
- 1 Cup mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Once oil is shimmering, add onion and bell pepper.Saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic, red pepper flakes. Saute for an additional minute
- Add crushed tomatoes and bay leaves to the pot, mix well then cover. Let simmer over medium-low heat for 4 to 5 minutes
- Remove bay leaves. Add heavy whipping cream, salt and pepper, spinach. Mix well and cover, allow spinach to cook down, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in cooked penne. Add mozzarella cheese and parsley. Stir well, remove from heat. Garnish with fresh parsley or parmesan.
Nutrition
Calories: 456kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 351mg | Potassium: 678mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3912IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 249mg | Iron: 4mg
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