Penne with Spinach in Creamy Sauce

Name: Penne with Spinach in Creamy Sauce
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Turkse recepten
Ingredients: 200 g penne; salt; water; 20 ml olive oil; 20 g butter; 125 g yellow onion; 75 ml pasta water; 3 g onion powder; 3 g garlic powder; 2 g cayenne powder; 3 g curry powder; 1 g dried parsley; 300 ml heavy vcream; 125 g fresh spinach; 100 g cherry tomatoes; 1 chicken stock cube; Parmesan cheese

Najat

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Looking for a creamy, flavorful pasta dish that’s packed with veggies and a little kick? This penne with spinach and cherry tomatoes in a rich, seasoned cream sauce is perfect! It’s a simple yet satisfying recipe where the sauce comes together in no time. You’ll sauté onions, mix in a blend of spices like cayenne and curry powder, and finish with fresh spinach and juicy tomatoes for a pop of freshness. The best part? You can customize it with your favorite pasta, swap the cream for a lighter version, or toss in some chicken or shrimp. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!

30 minutes

3 Portions

Easy

Ingredients

Portions

PREPARATION

200 g penne

salt

water

SAUCE

20 ml olive oil

20 g butter, unsalted

125 g yellow onion, 1 yellow onion

75 ml pasta water

3 g onion powder, 1 tsp

3 g garlic powder, 1 tsp

2 g cayenne powder, ⅔ tsp

3 g curry powder, 1 tsp

1 g dried parsley

300 ml heavy vcream

125 g fresh spinach

100 g cherry tomatoes

1 chicken stock cube

EXTRA

Parmesan cheese

Tips

Add the spinach in batches if the pan is not big enough.

Use any pasta you like.

You can replace the heavy cream with cooking cream.

Add shrimp, chicken breast, chicken thighs, ground meat, or salmon.

Substitute the chicken stock cube with vegetable stock cube.

Add any vegetables you enjoy.

If the sauce hasn’t thickened enough, let it simmer over high heat without a lid for a bit longer. Stir occasionally so the liquid evaporates and the sauce thickens. This may take an extra 3-5 minutes, depending on the amount of liquid in the sauce.

Instructions

Bring water to a boil in a pot. Add salt, then the penne once the water is boiling. Stir after a few minutes to prevent sticking. Cook the penne for about 8-11 minutes. Drain, but reserve 75 ml of the pasta water.

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Heat the olive oil and butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped yellow onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until soft. Pour in the reserved pasta water and add the onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne powder, curry powder, and dried parsley. Stir well and let it simmer for 1 minute. Pour in the heavy cream and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly.

Add the cherry tomatoes and fresh spinach, stirring until the spinach wilts. Crumble the chicken stock cube over the pan and mix together. Add the cooked penne to the sauce and cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld (let it sit for a moment).