5 from 102 votes
Penne Rosa
Penne Rosa features penne pasta tossed with sautéed mushrooms, garlic, diced Roma tomatoes, and baby spinach in a creamy marinara sauce spiced with crushed red pepper flakes and finished with Parmesan cheese. This dish offers a balance of silky creaminess and fresh vegetable flavors, with a mild kick of heat from the red pepper flakes, making it a comforting pasta dish to enjoy warm.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
6
Servings
Calories:
477 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces mushroom sliced
- 2 tablespoons garlic minced
- 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- 4 Roma tomato diced
- 3 cups baby spinach loosely packed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook 1 pound penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 8 ounces sliced mushrooms, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until softened and lightly browned.
- Add 2 tablespoons minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Stir in the cooked penne pasta, 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce, and 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
- Add the diced 4 roma tomatoes, and 3 cups baby spinach. Stir until spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Pour in 1/2 cup heavy cream and stir until fully combined and the sauce is creamy. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
- Serve hot, sprinkled with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
477kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
71g
(24%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
575mg
(24%)
Potassium
806mg
(17%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
2340IU
(47%)
Vitamin C
15.3mg
(17%)
Calcium
215mg
(22%)
Iron
3.3mg
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 477
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 477kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 71g | 24% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 575mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 806mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2340IU | 47% |
| Vitamin C | 15.3mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 215mg | 22% |
| Iron | 3.3mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.