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15 Minute Easy Pasta Fresca

This pasta dish is light, fresh, and totally delicious! Make yourself an easy 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
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic about 3 cloves
  • 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

  • Bring a large pot of salted 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 1 tablespoon minced garlic and sauté for another 60 seconds.
  • Add in 1/4 cup red wine vinegar and 1/2 cup balsamic vinegart will sizzle like crazy and reduce rather quickly.
  • By this time your pasta should be done and drained. Turn off the heat to the skillet and add the cooked pasta, 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes and 3 cups baby spinach. Stir to coat the noodles and continue stirring until the spinach begins to wilt, about 1 to 2 minutes. Taste, and season with salt and pepper if necessary.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese on top and serve.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | 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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