Peppers and Pasta
Sweet bell peppers, spinach, and penne are tossed in a creamy tomato Parmesan sauce for a simple Italian pasta that's colorful, comforting, and full of fresh flavor.
Ingredients
- ½ lb penne rigata
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 1 each red, yellow and green pepper cut in thin strips
- 2 cups spinach chopped
- 2 cups milk
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1 cup prepared marinara sauce
- 1 cup water or vegetable stock
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp each chopped Italian parsley, basil, and thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil add onion and saute until tender
- Add peppers and saute until crisp tender about 15 minutes add garlic last 5 minutes
- Sprinkle 1 Tablespoon flour over peppers Salt and Pepper Now
- Add the milk, marinara sauce, water or vegetable shock
- Simmer until sauce thickens about 15 minutes
- Add spinach and parmesan Simmer 5 minutes more……. Enjoy!!!!