Penne Mediterranean

Submitted by ShananH

"This is delish! Tastes just like Bravo!"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 3-4

ingredients

• 1 ounce blended oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic, chopped
• 1 tablespoon basil, julienned
• 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato
• 1 tablespoon caramelized onion
• 3 ounces vegetable stock
• 1 tablespoon feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons herbs, butter*
• salt and pepper
• 7 ounces barilla plus penne pasta, cooked
• 1 ounce spinach
• feta cheese (for topping)
• 1 teaspoon pine nuts

directions

1. *Herb Butter: Mix ingredients (butter, garlic, herbs, kosher salt, black pepper) well until smooth.
2. 1.) Heat oil in pan. Add garlic, basil, sundried tomatoes and onions, then sauté.
3. 2.) Add vegetable stock, Feta and herb butter. Season with salt and pepper.
4. 3.) Reheat pasta in hot water, drain and add to pan with spinach. Stir to combine. Place in a bowl. Garnish with Feta and pinenuts.
5. Note: You can dice chicken and cook in blended oil with desired seasonings (I use Weber's Kickin' Chicken) and add to pasta.