A creamy tomato pasta with a kick! Penne Rosa is a 15 minute meal that is sure to please!
Noodles and Company makes a delicious pasta dish they call Penne Rosa. It was love at first bite and I knew it would be incredibly simple to make it at home. And bonus, at home you get to add more of the good stuff that restaurants always skimp out on to cut costs. That’s right, this recipe is even BETTER than Noodles and Co. And better yet, it takes just 15 minutes to whip this pasta up, making it a staple weeknight meal. It’s packed full of fresh ingredients like tomatoes, mushrooms, and spinach so you’re also getting your veggies in. This is a complete meal. Add some chicken if you’d like, but this is a meal we enjoy meatless. Welcome to one of our family favorites!
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Penne Rosa
Penne Rosa
Ingredients
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 1/2 cups marinara
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 roma tomatoes diced
- 3 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in sliced mushrooms and saute 3 minutes, until mushrooms are tender.
- Add in crushed garlic and let heat 1 minute.
- Stir in cooked pasta, marinara and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Pour in tomatoes and spinach. Stir to combine. Stir in heavy cream.
- Serve hot sprinkled with parmesan cheese.
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Daniel Chalk says
This was pretty close to perfection. I used barilla’s marinara with merlot. The red pepper gave it just a hint of spice. The amounts of each ingredient were right on.
(I also really like macaroni grill’s penne rustica, it’s something like this but has prosciutto (if I’m not mistaken) and asiago and shrimp and paprika, I think. Plus they bake it)
Carolyn says
I made this a few months ago and will be making it again this weekend. Our closest two Noodles were closed and I crave Penne Rosa all the time. This takes exactly the same and was so easy to make, even for me, who rarely cooks. I added far too much of the red pepper flakes, but was able to cool it down with more heavy cream. I will say that 4 Roma tomatoes did not seem like enough for vegetable lovers. I’ll be putting in 6 with extra mushrooms and spinach next time. Can’t wait to make this again with some homemade bread!
kristi says
THIS WAS SO GOOD!
Hailey Brown says
I just made this and loveeeed it! It’s my fav dish at noodles and co. It wasn’t spicy enough for me but I’ll add more pepper flakes next time, thanks for the easy recipe!
Carrie S says
I have made this several times-tweaks like bacon fat to sauté mushrooms &garlic- adding sweet Italian sausage (also served with Parmesan crusted chicken) . Different generational tastes. Easily adjusted! Spot on copycat recipe!
Sue Crutcher says
Absoluety, Fantasically, Delicious!!
Miindy says
I’m vegan/gluten free but made this for my family and they LOVED it! Made exactly according to recipe – my husband said not to change a thing and liked it better than the Noodles version!
Chelsea says
I made this with Parmesan crusted chicken! I also sautéed red onion and the tomatoes and excluded mushrooms. This seriously tasted better than noodles and company and my 1 year old loved it ( we add the pepper flakes separately per serving). I will make this all the time now and my wallet thanks you!
Annie says
Looks so yummy and I love Noodles & CO, so am really excited to try this! I want to make this but need to make it ahead of time and take it in a crockpot. Should i wait to add the spinach in the crockpot until almost ready to eat it?
Rachel Farnsworth says
Yes, I’d add the spinach just before serving.
Nia says
Question, if I’m taking out the mushrooms, is the olive oil still needed? I’m really looking forward to making this!
Rachel Farnsworth says
You’d still need just a bit to saute the garlic.
Nia says
Awesome thanks!!