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Penne pasta and vegetables in a skillet
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15 Minute Easy Pasta Fresca

Tasty, light, and totally delicious would define this 15 Minute Easy Pasta Fresca. Give yourself an easy pasta for dinner that's full of veggies!
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Pasta Fresca
Servings: 4 Servings
Author: Rachel Farnsworth

Ingredients

  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium red onion sliced
  • 8 ounces white or cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes halved
  • 3 cups baby spinach rinsed
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese for topping
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Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Cook 1 pound penne pasta according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in sliced 1 medium red onion and sliced 8 ounces white or cremini mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper and sauté for about 5 minutes.
  • Add in the 3 cloves minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
  • Add in the 1/4 cup red wine vinegar and 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar. It'll sizzle like crazy and reduce rather quickly.
  • By this time your pasta should be done and drained. Turn off the heat and add in the cooked pasta, 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes and 3 cups baby spinach. Stir to coat the noodles and continue until the spinach begins to wilt. It should only take a minute or two. Taste, and season with more salt and pepper if necessary.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese on top and serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 616kcal | Carbohydrates: 101g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 259mg | Potassium: 913mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 2770IU | Vitamin C: 37.2mg | Calcium: 171mg | Iron: 3.7mg
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