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Vegetarian Italian Penne Pasta

Penne pasta is tossed in a creamy marinara sauce with spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and fresh herbs for a rich, flavorful vegetarian meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb penne pasta
  • 2 tbsp each butter and olive oil
  • ½ chopped yellow onion
  • 2 tbsp chopped garlic
  • 4 cups chopped spinach
  • 1 cup chopped sundried tomatoes
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup prepared marinara sauce
  • 1 cup reserved pasta water
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp each chopped Italian parsley and basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package direction saving 1 cup of the water before draining
  • Meanwhile in a large skillet bring butter and olive oil to medium heat
  • Add the onion and garlic saute until tender and just beginning to brown
  • Add the sundried tomatoes mix well
  • Add the reserved pasta water scraping up the brown bits at the bottom of the skillet
  • Add the cream and marinara sauce simmer covered for 15 minutes or until sauce thickens add the spinach, parmesan cheese and herbs last 5 minutes
  • Toss drained pasta in sauce sprinkle with additional parmesan and Italian parsley