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Penne Rosa

Penne noodles tossed in creamy tomato sauce is everyone's favorite on pasta night! Enjoy this Penne Rosa recipe that's just like the menu favorite from Noodles & Co.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 218 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 lb penne pasta
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 oz sliced mushrooms
  • 3 cloves garlic pressed
  • 1 ½ cups marinara sauce
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3 roma tomatoes diced
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

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  1. Cook penne pasta according to package directions.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for about 3 minutes, until mushrooms are tender.
  3. To the skillet, add the pressed garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Stir in cooked and drained penne pasta, marinara sauce, and crushed red pepper flakes.
  5. Add in fresh diced tomatoes and spinach. Stir to combine and cook until spinach is mostly wilted. 
  6. Stir in the heavy cream. Add salt and pepper. Heat just until warm.
  7. Serve hot with parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • Add parmesan crusted pork chops for a complete protein packed dinner.
  • Skip the pasta and serve over zoodles.
  • Like it spicier? Add more red pepper flakes to taste! Or, swap out the tomatoes for Rotel Tomatoes (my favorite)!
  • Any marinara sauce or tomato-based spaghetti sauce will be delicious in this recipe. Make your own or use your favorite store bought sauce.
  • Cook the pasta to al dente to avoid the noodles getting soggy when you add them to the sauce.
  • This is not the time to substitute skim milk or other lower fat alternatives to the cream. Real whipping cream is what gives this sauce the silky texture and incredibly creamy flavor. It's worth it, I promise!
  • Don't have penne? You can still make this dish with other shaped noodles. Farfalle Rosa, Ziti rosa, linguini rosa. . . whatever pasta you have in your pantry can go right into this sauce.

Nutrition Information

Calories 218kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 21mg (7%) Sodium 462mg (19%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 218

% Daily Value*

Calories 218kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 462mg 19%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.