Tomato Spinach Pasta Toss

Submitted by Chef Shantal

"Quick and easy, one pot meal, can be served hot or cold. You can add cooked sliced chicken breast, if you'd like."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 (19 ounce) can diced tomatoes, italian style, undrained
• 2 cups multi-grain penne pasta, uncooked
• 1 cup water
• 7 cups baby spinach leaves, washed
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated

directions

1. Bring tomatoes with juice, pasta and water to a boil in large saucepan; stir, cover, simmer over medium-low heat for 10 minutes. Uncover and simmer until pasta is tender, 2-3 minutes.
2. Add half of the spinach leaves; simmer, covered 2 minutes, or until wilted. Stir, add remaining spianch, toss.
3. Serve topped with cheese.

Reviews

[Nicole Lee]

Really simple and quick. I did add a number of spices and whatnot to season because it would have been bland otherwise. But some salt, pepper, basil and oregano turned the flavor right up. Thanks so much for the great supper.