Penne Bake with Spinach and Tomatoes

By charlotteh371

Ingredients

• 1/2 yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 Tbs. butter
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper
• 1 Tbs smoked paprika
• 1 (26.46 oz) carton Pomi chopped tomatoes
• 1/2 pound penne pasta, cooked
• 4 cups baby spinach
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 1/4 cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs
• pinch of salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400.

In a medium skillet, heat the oil and butter over medium-high. Once the butter starts bubbling, add the onions. Saute until they start to soften, 5 minutes. Add the garlic, crushed red pepper and paprika. Saute another minute. Stir in the tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and simmer 5 to 10 minutes.

Add in the cooked pasta and spinach. Stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.

Pour mixture into a baking dish, sprinkle with cheese and breadcrumbs.

Bake for 20 minutes. If the cheese isn’t melted and started to bubble and brown, flip it to the broiler for maybe a minute.