Best 10 Cheese Spinach Penne With Walnut Crumble Recipes

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Cheese spinach penne with walnut crumble is a delicious and nutritious dish that combines the flavors of creamy cheese, earthy spinach, hearty penne pasta, and crunchy walnuts. This satisfying meal is perfect for lunch or dinner and can be easily prepared in under an hour. With its vibrant colors and enticing aroma, this dish will surely be a hit among family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PENNE WITH SPINACH SAUCE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 27m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound whole wheat or multi grain penne
3 garlic cloves
2 ounces goat cheese
1 ounce reduced fat cream cheese
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the penne and cook until it is tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes.
  • Mince the garlic in a food processor. Add the goat cheese, cream cheese, 3/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and half of the spinach leaves. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Set the cheese and spinach mixture aside.
  • Meanwhile, place the remaining spinach leaves in a large bowl.
  • Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Spoon the pasta atop the spinach leaves in the bowl. Scrape the cheese and spinach mixture over the pasta mixture and toss to coat, adding enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten. Season the pasta, to taste, with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the Parmesan over and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calorie, Fat 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 8 milligrams, Sodium 425 milligrams, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 0 grams

CHEESE & SPINACH PENNE WITH WALNUT CRUMBLE



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A twist on macaroni cheese, with added veg and a crunchy topping of bread and nuts - make in batches and freeze

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

500g pack penne
2 large leeks , sliced
85g butter
85g plain flour
2 tsp ready-made English mustard
good grating nutmeg
1l milk , plus a bit extra
350g pack mature cheddar , grated
4 slices French bread , diced
85g walnut piece
400g bag spinach

Steps:

  • If you are eating one of the pasta bakes now, heat oven to 190C/170C fan/ gas 5. Boil the pasta with the leeks for 10 mins, then drain.
  • Meanwhile, put the butter, flour, mustard, nutmeg and milk in a large pan with some seasoning. Gently heat, stirring all the time, until bubbling and thickened, then cook for 2 mins more, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat and stir in two-thirds of the cheese. Toss the remaining cheese with the bread and walnuts.
  • Cook the spinach in the microwave, or pour a kettle of boiling water over it to wilt, then squeeze out the excess water. Stir into the sauce with the pasta, leeks and some seasoning. If necessary, add a little extra milk to loosen. Divide between 2 ovenproof dishes and scatter the bread mixture on top. If eating straight away, bake for 40 mins until golden, or cool to freeze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 656 calories, Fat 36 grams fat, SaturatedFat 17 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 54 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 28 grams protein, Sodium 1.6 milligram of sodium

CHEESY SPINACH BAKED PENNE



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Making homemade tomato sauce for this recipe really allows you to control what goes into it. Here, it's mixed up with chunks of mozzarella for extra bursts of cheesy goodness, along with cottage cheese for all the satisfying qualities of ricotta with only a fraction of the fat and calories.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h21m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Nonstick cooking spray
Kosher salt
One 12-ounce box fiber-and-calcium-enriched penne
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
One 28-ounce can no-salt-added crushed tomatoes
1 sprig fresh basil plus 1/2 cup leaves, torn, for garnish
Freshly ground black pepper
One 8-ounce block part-skim mozzarella (half grated, half cubed)
One 16-ounce container 1-percent cottage cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
One 10-ounce block frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Mist a 2 to 2 1/2-quart rectangular or oval baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook according to package directions for al dente.
  • While the pasta cooks, heat the oil in a medium pot set over medium heat. Add the fennel seeds and garlic and cook until aromatic, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, basil sprig, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Simmer, lowering the heat if the sauce bubbles too vigorously, until the sauce has thickened slightly, the flavors have blended together and the raw tomato taste has cooked out, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the heat, discard the basil and season with additional salt and pepper. Pour over the cooked pasta and toss well to coat. Add the cubed mozzarella and transfer half the pasta to the prepared baking dish.
  • Put the cottage cheese in the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth. Add the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan and pulse two to three times. Combine half the cottage cheese mixture with the spinach and mix to break up the spinach. Drop in spoonfuls over the pasta in the baking dish. Top the spinach layer with the rest of the pasta and then the remaining cottage cheese mixture.
  • Bake until bubbly and golden brown on top, about 30 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes, and then scatter the torn basil over the top.

CREAMY SPINACH PENNE



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A vibrant sauce made with spinach and roasted peppers gets its creaminess from cottage cheese in this easy penne pasta dish for six.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Pasta

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 lb. fresh spinach, stemmed
4 cups penne pasta, uncooked
1 clove garlic
1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN 2% Milkfat Low Fat Cottage Cheese
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 tsp. dried basil leaves, crushed
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 jar (12 oz.) roasted red peppers, drained, chopped

Steps:

  • Add spinach to large pan of boiling water; cook 1 min. Remove spinach with slotted spoon. Reserve water in pan for cooking the pasta. Rinse spinach with cold water; drain well.
  • Meanwhile, return water to boil. Add pasta; cook 10 min. or just until tender. While pasta is cooking, blend garlic in blender until minced. Chop spinach. Add to blender along with the cottage cheese and milk; blend until smooth. Blend in Parmesan and seasonings.
  • Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add spinach mixture and red peppers; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 400 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 17 g

BAKED PENNE AND CHEESE WITH SPINACH



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A wonderfully tasty comfort food that has its "company's coming" clothes on. The spinach also boosts the nutrition, making it a complete meal.

Provided by Vina7737

Categories     Penne

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups penne or 3 cups other tubular pasta
6 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves, washed,uncooked
4 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 lb sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup flour
2 cups milk
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup cream
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until it is very al dente.
  • (You want it slightly undercooked.) Drain well and toss with a drizzle of oil to prevent it sticking.
  • Melt butter in a large saute pan over medium heat; add onion and mushrooms, and saute for about 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle evenly with flour and stir until the flour is incorporated.
  • Slowly stir in milk and cook, stirring constantly, for five to seven minutes.
  • Add 1 1/2 cup of the cheese, salt to taste, cream, pepper, and nutmeg.
  • Cook and stir until the cheese melts.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the pasta and uncooked spinach leaves.
  • Pour the hot sauce over and mix well.
  • Spoon into a buttered casserole large enough to hold or into a buttered 9x13 baking pan.
  • Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar, cover with lid or foil.
  • Bake at 375 for 40 minutes, removing the lid/foil for the last 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469.8, Fat 27.8, SaturatedFat 17, Cholesterol 86.6, Sodium 287.7, Carbohydrate 42.3, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 2, Protein 15.6

CHERYL'S SPINACH CHEESY PASTA CASSEROLE



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This recipe was given by a friend and it instantly became a favorite! It tastes great as leftovers as well! Enjoy!

Provided by FBERLAGE

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 ounce) package medium seashell pasta
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
2 eggs
¼ cup olive oil
½ cup bread crumbs
1 ½ (26 ounce) jars tomato basil pasta sauce
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain. Bring 1/2 cup water to a boil in a saucepan, and cook the spinach 4 to 6 minutes, until tender.
  • Place the cooked pasta in a medium bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and oil. Toss the pasta with the cooked spinach, egg mixture, and bread crumbs.
  • Cover the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish with 1/3 of the pasta sauce. Pour half of the pasta mixture into the baking dish, and cover with another 1/3 of the pasta sauce. Sprinkle with half of the Cheddar cheese and half of the mozzarella. Layer with remaining pasta mixture, and top with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with the rest of the Cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
  • Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until bubbly and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 64.4 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 668.2 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

AWESOME PENNE SPINACH BAKE



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Spinach and pasta mixed with the most delicious cream sauce, topped of with a breadcrumb/cheese topping, then baked in the oven. Your gonna love this one! Prep time includes boiling the pasta.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Penne

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 ounces penne pasta, uncooked (spiral pasta may be used instead of penne)
1/4 cup butter
3 -4 fresh minced garlic cloves (I use lots of garlic!)
1/4 cup onion, chopped (optional)
1/4 cup flour
1/2-1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
black pepper
2 1/2 cups half-and-half cream or 2 1/2 cups milk
1/2-3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups grated swiss cheese, divided
1 large tomatoes, chopped into small pieces (can use more if desired)
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained (squeeze out any excess moisture with your hands)
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup melted butter
2 -3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a 13" x 9" baking pan.
  • Cook the pasta only to firm-tender (don't overcook, as the pasta will cook more when baked in the oven) according to package directions (omit the salt in the water); drain, set aside.
  • In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the butter over med-high heat.
  • Add in the chopped onion (if using) and the garlic; saute for 5 minutes.
  • Whisk in the flour, thyme, nutmeg and black pepper; cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Gradually whisk in the half and half; cook for 4 minutes, until thick and bubbly.
  • Add in the grated Swiss cheese, and the Parmesan cheese; mix well over low heat, until the cheese has melted, and the sauce is hot and bubbly; remove the saucepan from the heat.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cream/cheese sauce, 1/2 cup of the remaining Swiss cheese (it is not necessery to add the remaining 1/2 cup cheese, you may omit if desired), chopped tomato, and the spinach; stir well.
  • Spoon the mixture into a prepared greased baking pan.
  • In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, melted butter and the Parmesan cheese.
  • Sprinkle the mixture over the casserole in the baking pan.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
  • Note: this recipes calls for NO salt, as the grated Parmesan cheese produces enough salty taste, but if you do choose to add salt, add just a small amount (to taste with the cream sauce) at a time, otherwise it tends to get too salty.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 660.1, Fat 39.5, SaturatedFat 23.9, Cholesterol 111.6, Sodium 551, Carbohydrate 57, Fiber 7, Sugar 2.9, Protein 22.1

PENNE AND SPINACH BAKE



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This is a quick lowfat meatless dinner, easy because it uses items always on hand, and different because the sauce is milk rather than tomato based. Got this from my friend Diana and make it often. If I have time, I like to use fresh spinach, lightly steamed, and fresh Parmesan cheese.

Provided by LonghornMama

Categories     Penne

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces penne pasta
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, divided
1 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4 cup flour
2 1/2 cups milk
1 1/4 cups parmesan cheese, grated
1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil oregano and garlic
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Saute onion and garlic in 1 T butter until tender.
  • Add flour and stir to coat onions.
  • Add milk and cook over medium low until bubbly and slightly thickened.
  • Remove from heat; add 1/4 c cheese and seasonings.
  • Combine pasta, sauce, 1 c cheese, tomatoes and spinach in large bowl.
  • Spoon into greased 13x9 baking dish.
  • Combine bread crumbs, 2 T cheese and 1 T butter.
  • Sprinkle over pasta.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

SPINACH PENNE SALAD



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This healthy recipe will shine as is, or double the vinaigrette and use half to marinate and grill chicken breasts if you want to add a protein. Slice and add to the salad. -Benice Silver, Carmel, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 package (16 ounces) uncooked whole wheat penne pasta
VINAIGRETTE:
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
SALAD:
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
3 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
3/4 cup (6 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup sliced ripe or Greek olives

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water; drain again., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, spinach, tomatoes, feta cheese, onions and olives. Add vinaigrette; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

PENNE AND SPINACH PASTA BAKE WITH BLUE CHEESE



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Make and share this Penne and Spinach Pasta Bake With Blue Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Norahs Girl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 ounces penne
200 g frozen spinach
85 g blue cheese, of choice (I use Blaukrantz a local blue cheese in S. Africa)
250 g mascarpone cheese
25 g freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 pinch chili flakes (optional)
freshly ground salt and black pepper, for seasoning

Steps:

  • Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil.
  • Add pasta and cook for 10-12 minutes, adding the spinach to the pan for the last 3 minutes of cooking time.
  • Drain well then tip the pasta and spinach into a shallow baking dish along with the crumbled blue cheese,pinch of chili flakes if using and seasoning to taste.
  • Put spoonfuls of the mascarpone cheese all over the top of the pasta.
  • Sprinkle with the parmesan then grill for 5 minutes until the mascarpone melts and the top turns a golden brown.
  • Serve with grilled tomatoes and a green salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.5, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 21.3, Sodium 429.2, Carbohydrate 70.3, Fiber 10.9, Sugar 0.6, Protein 15.2

Tips:

  • Prepare the ingredients in advance: Chop the spinach, walnuts, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes before starting to cook to save time.
  • Use a large skillet or pot: This will ensure that there is enough space for the pasta, spinach, sauce, and other ingredients to cook evenly.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: Cook the penne according to the package instructions, but be careful not to overcook it, as this will make it mushy.
  • Add the spinach at the end of cooking: This will help to preserve its鮮豔的綠色 and nutrients.
  • Serve the pasta immediately: This dish is best served hot, so make sure to have everything ready before you start cooking.

Conclusion:

This cheese spinach penne with walnut crumble is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. The combination of creamy cheese sauce, tender spinach, and crunchy walnuts makes for a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy pasta dish, give this cheese spinach penne with walnut crumble a try. You won't be disappointed!

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