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Penne Rosa Recipe

Penne Rosa Recipe
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A delicious and creamy pasta recipe, Penne Rosa is a flavorful dish that combines penne pasta with a creamy tomato sauce, fresh vegetables, and parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

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Penne Rosa:

  • 1 lb penne pasta

Sauce:

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 oz sliced mushrooms
  • 3 cloves garlic (pressed)
  • 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1/2–1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3 roma tomatoes (diced)
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook Penne Pasta: Cook penne pasta according to package directions.
  2. Sauté Mushrooms: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until tender.
  3. Add Garlic: Add pressed garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Stir in cooked penne pasta, marinara sauce, and crushed red pepper flakes.
  5. Add Tomatoes and Spinach: Mix in diced tomatoes and spinach, cooking until spinach is wilted.
  6. Finish with Cream: Stir in heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Heat until warm.
  7. Serve: Serve hot with parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • You can adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to suit your spice preference.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or onions for extra flavor.
  • For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.

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Keywords: Penne Rosa, pasta, creamy tomato sauce, vegetarian, Italian cuisine

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