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Christmas Penne Recipe

A festive pasta dish perfect for the holiday season.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 400 g penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. 3. Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook until they start to soften.
  4. 4. Stir in the baby spinach and cook until wilted.
  5. 5. Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. 6. Serve the pasta topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Christmas, Pasta
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