Penne with Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Goat Cheese
Kitchen Tested 
- Yield 4 servings
A great combination of spinach and tangy tomatoes.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed)
- 2/3 cup boiling water
- 12 ounces penne or other tubular pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 6 cups stemmed fresh spinach, washed
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine sun-dried tomatoes and boiling water and set aside to soften, about 10 minutes. Coarsely chop tomatoes and reserve soaking liquid.
- Meanwhile, prepare pasta according to package directions, omitting any oil and salt. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, heat oil and saute garlic for 30 seconds. Add sun-dried tomatoes with soaking liquid and spinach, basil, vinegar, and salt and pepper. Cook until spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes. Stir in goat cheese and pasta, heating until cheese is melted.
