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CREAMY TOMATO & SPINACH PENNE

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A comforting, creamy pasta made for busy evenings and ready in under 30 minutes.

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PREP 10 MIN.

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COOK 18 MIN.

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SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS

  • 300g SPAR Penne Pasta
  • 15ml SPAR Olive Oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 x 400g can SPAR Diced Tomatoes
  • 125ml SPAR Fresh Cream
  • 100g SPAR Freshline baby spinach
  • 100g SPAR Grated Cheddar Cheese
  • Salt and Black Pepper, to taste

CHEF’S TIP

Add the spinach right at the end so it keeps its colour and freshness.

HOW TO MAKE IT

  1. Cook the penne in salted boiling water according to the pack instructions. Reserve 125 ml pasta water, then drain.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large pan. Soften the onion for 4 minutes, add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  3. Add the diced tomatoes and simmer for 6 minutes. Stir in the cream and spinach until the leaves wilt.
  4. Add the drained pasta and half the cheese. Loosen with a little pasta water, season and serve with the remaining cheese.

GOOD TO KNOW

  1. Freezer friendly? NO
  2. Leftovers? – Refrigerate for up to 2 days

PERFECT PAIRING

FRESHLY BAKED GARLIC BREAD

Perfect for mopping up every last bit of the creamy tomato sauce.

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