Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

I created this simple Sicilian-style pasta dish one day when trying to use up some sun-dried tomatoes.

Step: 1

In a small saucepan, bring the broth to a boil. Remove from heat. Place the sun-dried tomatoes in the broth 15 minutes, or until softened. Drain, reserving broth, and coarsely chop.

Step: 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place penne pasta in the pot, cook 9 to 12 minutes, until al dente, and drain.

Step: 3

Place the pine nuts in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir until lightly toasted.

Step: 4

Heat the olive oil and red pepper flakes in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the garlic 1 minute, until tender. Mix in the spinach, and cook until almost wilted. Pour in the reserved broth, and stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Continue cooking 2 minutes, or until heated through.

Step: 5

In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the spinach and tomato mixture and pine nuts. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

Per Serving: 340 calories; protein 14.7g; carbohydrates 52g; fat 8.9g; cholesterol 4.4mg; sodium 386.1mg.

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