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Cheesy Fajita Penne

Penne is tossed with colorful peppers, spinach, tomatoes, and herbs in a creamy, cheesy sauce for a hearty vegetarian pasta with fajita-inspired flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

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

Instructions
 

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