Penne with Spinach and Tomatoes

By Lindae999

POINTS® Value: 5
Preparation Time: 14 min
Cooking Time: 15 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

• 8 oz uncooked penne
• 1 tsp table salt, for cooking pasta
• 6 About 6 oz grape tomatoes
• 4 oz Feta Cheese Crumbles
• 1/4 cup(s) canned chicken broth, (see note)
• 2 medium garlic clove(s), minced
• 8 oz spinach, washed, stemmed, coarsely chopped (about 5 cups)
• 1/4 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp table salt, or to taste

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Cook penne in boiling salted water according to package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup cooking liquid before draining pasta.
• Meanwhile, heat broth in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until aromatic, about 2 minutes. Add spinach, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until spinach is tender, about 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add cooked penne, reserved cooking liquid and tomatoes to skillet. Increase heat to medium-high and cook until tomatoes are slightly pulpy, stirring occasionally, about 2 to 3 minutes; add cheese and heat through. Yields about 1 1/4 cups per serving.
Notes
• Use vegetable broth to make this vegetarian.