Gouda penne with spinach is a delightful pasta dish that combines creamy, nutty gouda cheese with fresh spinach and tender penne noodles. This flavorful and colorful meal is a perfect choice for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a special occasion gathering. With its simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, gouda penne with spinach is sure to please even the most discerning palates.
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PENNE WITH SPINACH SAUCE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 27m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
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
SPINACH AND SMOKED GOUDA CRUSTLESS QUICHE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h55m
Yield 1 (9-inch) quiche, 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Brush a 9-inch glass or ceramic pie pan with the soft butter and sprinkle half the Parmesan on top. Place the pan on a baking sheet.
- Squeeze the spinach in batches, very firmly by hand, to remove excess water. Put spinach in a food processor, along with the eggs, egg yolks, half-and-half, Gouda, flour, nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste. Pulsing until mixture is an even green color with bits of spinach, about 30 seconds. Add the scallions and pulse briefly to mix. Pour mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the top with the remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan and paprika.
- Place on the lower rack of the oven bake until quiche is just set in the center, about 40 to 45 minutes. Cool completely on a rack before serving.
GOUDA AND SPINACH STUFFED PORK CHOPS
This turned out absolutely delicious! It's become a much requested dinner - and is fairly easy to make!
Provided by moonshine7015
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Stuffed
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Lay each chop flat on cutting board, and with a sharp knife held parallel to the board, cut a pocket into the pork, leaving three sides intact. Stuff each chop with spinach, and then with cheese.
- Place panko crumbs in a shallow dish. Coat each chop with a thin layer of horseradish, and then roll in crumbs. Arrange chops in prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with Creole seasoning to taste.
- Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until brown and crispy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.4 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Cholesterol 119.2 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 38.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 857.9 mg, Sugar 2 g
GOUDA PENNE WITH SPINACH
A different twist on macaroni & cheese. This is reminiscent of spinach dip with pasta added. This recipe can be made Gluten Free by using a Gluten Free pasta.
Provided by LARavenscroft
Categories Penne
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and keep warm.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan, over low heat being careful not to burn the butter.
- Saute sun dried tomatoes and shallots in melted butter until shallots begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in corn starch and salt.
- Cook and stir for 1 minute.
- Gradually add milk, blending well.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until sauce is slightly thick, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add shredded Gouda cheese, stirring until cheese is melted.
- Combine pasta, spinach and cheese sauce.
- Pour into a greased 1 ½ quart casserole.
- Top with grated parmesan cheese.
- Bake 20-25 minutes or until top is golden brown and sauce is bubbly.
GOUDA SPINACH QUICHE
My husband and I have run a dairy for over 3 years and began making cheese 5 years ago. Gouda's distinctive, buttery taste is sensational in this quiche.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Breakfast Brunch
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Line a deep-dish 9-in. pie plate with pastry. Trim and flute edge. Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 5 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Place on a wire rack. Reduce heat to 350°., In a skillet, saute the onion in butter until tender. Stir in spinach. Remove from the heat. Sprinkle cheese and bacon into crust; top with spinach mixture. In a bowl, beat eggs. Add the cream, salt and pepper; mix well. Carefully pour into crust. , Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Fat 31g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 173mg cholesterol, Sodium 588mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the dish will be. This means using fresh, ripe vegetables, high-quality pasta, and flavorful cheese.
- Don't overcook the pasta: Pasta should be cooked al dente, meaning it should still have a slight bite to it. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and unpleasant.
- Sauté the vegetables until they are tender-crisp: This will help them retain their flavor and texture.
- Use a flavorful cheese: The cheese is one of the key ingredients in this dish, so make sure to use a cheese that has a lot of flavor. Gouda is a good option, but you can also use Parmesan, cheddar, or mozzarella.
- Add the spinach at the end of cooking: Spinach cooks very quickly, so it should be added to the dish at the very end of cooking. This will prevent it from becoming overcooked and wilted.
Conclusion:
Gouda penne with spinach is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is made with simple, affordable ingredients, and it is packed with flavor. The creamy gouda sauce, the tender-crisp vegetables, and the fresh spinach make this dish a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy pasta dish, give gouda penne with spinach a try.
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