Penne Rosa With Shrimp

Submitted by Mary6078

"Using greek yogurt to make this healthy creamy pasta!"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• 8 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped (about ½ lb.)
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 cups fresh spinach
• 1⁄2 cup marinara sauce
• 12 ounces whole wheat penne, cooked
• 1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄3 cup Greek yogurt

directions

1. In a large skillet with a lid, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add in garlic and red pepper flakes, cook for 2 minutes or until garlic begins to soften.
2. Add in mushrooms, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, or until mushrooms begin to release their water.
3. Add in spinach and cover skillet. Let spinach wilt for 2 minutes. Remove lid, and stir in the pasta sauce. Remove the skillet from the heat, and let rest for 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the Greek yogurt, and then add the penne. Stir until sauce is mixed well and all pasta and veggies are coated. Heat until just warmed through. Divide into pasta bowls and serve topped with parmesan cheese.