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Simple Spinach and Red Bell Pepper Pasta

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This spinach and pepper pasta entree is simple, tasty, and filling!

 "Very simple weeknight meal. I doubled the recipe. It wouldn't really have been enough for 4 as written. I added 1/2 to 3/4 cup of the pasta water at the end of cooking the vegetables - made the whole thing really creamy. I also added way more fresh basil than called for - about 1/3 cup when I tossed the pasta - don't cook with the onion and garlic if using fresh. I also added about 1/8 cup of olive oil when tossing and considerably more parmesan lots of salt and fresh ground pepper. I guess more is better!" - pols005

Yield: 4 Ready in 40 minutes

Cuisine: AmericanMain Ingredient: Spinach

(4.4, 99) 91% would make again (reviews)

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Servings          
Original recipe makes 4
2 cupsuncooked penne pasta
1/2 mediumOnion; chopped
3 clovesGarlic; minced, more or less to taste
2 tablespoonsolive oil
1 teaspoonbasil; (or 2 tablespoons fresh, chopped)
1 mediumRed bell pepper; or yellow or green pepper, cut into strips
10 ouncesFresh spinach; coarsely chopped
1 teaspoonSalt; or to taste
Pepper; to taste, Freshly ground
parmesan cheese; to taste (optional), Freshly grated

Simple Spinach and Red Bell Pepper Pasta Preparation

Cook the pasta and drain.

Heat the oil over medium high heat, and cook the onion, garlic and basil until the onion is tender.

Add the pepper strips and cook for 3 minutes longer.

Stir in the spinach. Heat for another minute, until warmed through.

Toss with the pasta, and add salt and pepper.

Top with parmesan cheese (leave out for vegan version).

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    Simple Spinach and Red Bell Pepper Pasta Reviews

    Give it a rating Would you make it again?   [please sign in to add your comment]
    Very tasty. Spiced it up with a couple jalapeños and added some mushrooms.
    moments ago
    My children (18, 13, 10, 9, and 2) loved this meal. Really great flavor.
    1 weeks, 4 days, 13 hours, 43 minutes ago
    This was great! I altered a little, I don't measure a lot when cooking but I added more pasta, more basil, some cayenne and garlic powder (we like garlic). I also threw in turkey sausage and the Parmesan gave it an extra flavor.
    3 weeks, 1 days, 10 hours, 42 minutes ago
    Made this recipe tonight as written. It was a little bland so my husband suggested to add hot chili sesame oil. We each added a shot of the oil to our own dish and it melded so nicely and gave it the wow that it needed.
    3 weeks, 4 days, 6 hours, 32 minutes ago
    Very simple weeknight meal. I doubled the recipe. It wouldn't really have been enough for 4 as written. I added 1/2 to 3/4 cup of the pasta water at the end of cooking the vegetables - made the whole thing really creamy. I also added way more fresh basil than called for - about 1/3 cup when I tossed the pasta - don't cook with the onion and garlic if using fresh. I also added about 1/8 cup of olive oil when tossing and considerably more parmesan lots of salt and fresh ground pepper. I guess more is better!
    4 weeks, 6 hours, 44 minutes ago
    This makes a perfect lunch and you can whip it up so fast, you can make it in the morning before you go out. I actually look forward to having it for lunch and it's so healthy - especially if you use wholewheat pasta. Plus, you can add more vegetables. I add sweetcorn.
    1 months, 3 weeks, 2 days, 19 hours, 11 minutes ago
    1 months, 3 weeks, 3 days, 13 hours, 40 minutes ago
    I am making this for the 2nd time and it is so good.
    1 months, 3 weeks, 6 days, 12 hours, 5 minutes ago
    You can worthies tire sauce to spice it up
    1 months, 4 weeks, 23 hours, ago
    This.came out good. Definitely needed more oil and some broth otherwise it would be too dry. I will make again. Thanks for the recipe.
    2 months, 3 days, 8 hours, 16 minutes ago
    quick and easy!
    2 months, 2 weeks, 1 days, 11 hours, 26 minutes ago
    I added extra garlic and some heavy cream to give it some sauce. I also added some ground turkey to make it a complete meal for my family. Despite the added ingredients, I still found it to be a little bland... I think next time I'll add some more spices, but overall I think it was a filling and enjoyable meal
    2 months, 3 weeks, 3 days, 5 hours, 18 minutes ago
    Good but a little light on flavor.
    2 months, 3 weeks, 6 days, 6 hours, 10 minutes ago
    I liked this recipe a lot and so did my husband. Thank you for sharing it.
    3 months, 1 weeks, 3 days, 8 hours, 32 minutes ago
    So easy, good for you and tasty. Hubby loved it too. I added a bit of fresh lemon juice. Eating leftovers for lunch.
    3 months, 3 weeks, 5 days, 12 hours, 31 minutes ago
    4 months, 1 weeks, 11 hours, 44 minutes ago
    4 months, 1 weeks, 2 days, 12 hours, 4 minutes ago
    4 months, 2 weeks, 3 days, 3 hours, 18 minutes ago
    Great idea. Very filling and good for you. However, I did find it to be a bit bland. So I used a sweet teriyaki sauce called mr. Yoshidas. This made it perfect!
    5 months, 2 weeks, 6 days, 7 hours, 27 minutes ago
    Great Dish, I make it about twice a month now.
    5 months, 3 weeks, 4 days, 7 hours, 44 minutes ago

    Tags

    1. Vegetarian
    2. Vegan
    3. Meatless
    4. Quick
    5. Main Dish
    6. Spinach
    7. Dinner
    8. Fall
    9. Bold

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