Cheesy Fajita Penne

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Cheesy Fajita Penne

Hi friends,

Although am not vegetarian it seems like a lot of my pasta recipes are. This Cheesy Fajita Penne vegetarian recipe came about because I had the ingredients on hand and wanted to use them.

If you been following along you know I don’t like waste, and often these throw together meals become family favorites, this one did.

Tender peppers, spinach and penne pasta in a creamy, cheesy, light tomato  sauce makes this easy recipe one your family will love. If your looking for easy, quick and delicious the trifecta for dinner success make this.

How To Make This Cheesy Fajita Penne

Start making this Cheesy Fajita Penne recipe by cooking the pasta  in a medium size stock pot , be sure  to save 2 cups of the water before draining. Next while the pasta is cooking  start making the sauce in a large enough saute pan to allow the peppers to fry and holds all the ingredients, has a lid and can be used in multiple saute recipes.

This is a delicious, easy recipe that can be on your table in 30 minutes. It’s prefect when your craving a meatless meal with  lots of cheesy goodness.

If you make this Cheesy Fajita Penne please leave me a comment and please don’t forget to tag me on Instagram. I love hearing from you!!!

Ingredients

  • 1 Lb. Penne Pasta
  • 1 red and 1 green bell pepper cut into medium dice
  • 2 cups chopped spinach
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 3 Tbs. chopped garlic
  • 2 Tbs. each butter and olive oil
  • 1 14.5  tomato sauce
  • 2 cups reserved pasta water
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded  sharp American cheese
  • 1 cup grated parmesan
  • 3Tbs. each chopped Italian parsley and basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions reserving 2 cups of the water before draining
  2. Meanwhile in a large saute pan  bring the oil and butter to medium heat
  3. Add the onion and garlic saute until tender and just beginning to brown
  4. Turn the heat to medium high add the peppers and saute until crisp
  5. Add the tomato sauce, cream and reserved pasta water
  6. Lower the heat and simmer covered 15 minutes
  7. Add the spinach, herbs, cheddar and parmesan cheese simmer 5 minutes longer
  8. Toss the Penne in the sauce adjust seasonings ENJOY!!!!

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