Creamy Spinach Penne

This creamy spinach penne is easy to make and is a real crowd pleaser.

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Servings people

Calories 168 kcal

Equipment

Blender (or stick mixer)
Large saucepan/ pot

Ingredients

12 ounces spinach leaves (340g) (washed with stems removed)
12 ounces penne pasta (340g)
12 ounces roasted red peppers (340g) (from a jar is fine, or make your own!)
1 clove garlic (crushed)
1 cup cottage cheese (can use low fat)
¼ cup milk (can use low fat)
¼ cup parmesan cheese (grated)
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
½ teaspoon salt (less, if preferred)
¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper

Instructions

Place the spinach into boiling water and cook for one minute.
Remove spinach from water, saving boiling water to cook pasta.
Rinse the spinach with cold water and drain.
Chop the spinach and set aside.
Return the water to a boil, add salt & penne pasta.
Cook pasta for 10 minutes or until 'al dente'.
Drain pasta.
In a blender mix the garlic, spinach, cottage cheese, and milk.
Blend ingredients until will mixed and a creamy consistency (approximately 1 minute).
In your saucepan/ pot, combine the cooked penne pasta, roasted red peppers, parmesan cheese, and seasoning.
Stir together.
Pour creamy sauce over pasta then stir through.
Serve onto plates or into bowls.
Garnish with a sprig of fresh parsley or a quartered cherry tomato.

Notes

I love this recipe! All the family will love the cheesy pasta, but you will feel better knowing they're getting some vegetables with dinner. Everybody wins!

Nutrition

Calories: 168kcal

Keyword penne, spinach penne