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Saucy Pesto Pasta

Penne is tossed in a creamy pesto sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan for a rich, flavorful pasta dish that's comforting and satisfying.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lbs penne pasta
  • 1 cup sundried tomatoes chopped
  • 2 cups chopped spinach
  • 2 cups reserved pasta water
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups prepared pesto
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ chopped onion
  • 2 tbsp chopped garlic
  • 2 tbsp each olive oil and butter

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package directions reserving 2 cups of the pasta water
  • In a large sauté pan heat the oil and butter to medium
  • Add the onion and garlic sauté until tender and just beginning to brown
  • Add the sundried tomatoes sauté 5 minutes longer
  • Add the cream and resevered pasta water simmer covered on low for 15 minutes or until sauce thickens
  • Add the spinach, pesto sauce and parmesan cheese simmer 10 minutes longer
  • Toss the drained penne with the sauce sprinkle with additional parmesan and fresh chopped Italian Parsley