Spinach and pine nuts with penne is a delicious and healthy dish that can be prepared in about 30 minutes. It's a great way to use up leftover spinach, and the pine nuts add a nice nutty flavor. This dish is also a good source of protein and fiber, making it a well-balanced meal.
Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!
SPINACH AND PINE NUTS
In the mood for a bit of something green and leafy? Try this scrumptious spinach with pine nuts. Preparation time: 10 minutes. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association.
Provided by Robyn Webb
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Greens
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Wash the spinach, but allow the water to cling to the leaves. Cook the spinach until it wilts in a skillet over medium-high heat, about 3 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the spinach, pine nuts, and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Season with pepper and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 179.6 mg, Sugar 1 g
SPINACH WITH PINE NUTS & GARLIC
A stylish side dish that's ready in a flash
Provided by Mary Cadogan
Categories Dinner, Side dish, Supper
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Wash the spinach thoroughly and cram into a large pan. Pour over a little boiling water, cover tightly and cook for 2-3 mins, until the leaves have wilted.
- Tip into a colander and drain well. Use the side of a small plate to press the spinach down to extract the last of the water. If using frozen, defrost in the microwave and drain.
- Meanwhile heat the oil, add the pine nuts and fry until golden. Add the garlic and fry briefly, then stir in the spinach and stir until heated through. Season and serve in a warm side dish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.84 milligram of sodium
SPINACH-FETA PENNE WITH PINE NUTS
I developed this recipe after having something similar at an Italian restaurant. My husband loves it! The pine nuts really add a special element of flavor. Adjust the amount of feta cheese to your own tastes; I happen to like a lot in this dish.
Provided by HollyJane
Categories Penne
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook penne pasta according to package directions.
- As pasta is cooking, toast pine nuts lightly in a small skillet over medium-low heat, stirring frequently and keeping a close eye on them to prevent burning.
- Remove pine nuts from heat when lightly browned, after about 1-2 minutes.
- Set aside pine nuts.
- Drain cooked pasta and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet or wok.
- Add garlic and saute over medium heat for about 30 seconds, being careful not to let garlic brown.
- Stir in cooked pasta.
- Stir in feta and Parmesan cheese and cook for a 2-3 minutes, until feta cheese just starts to melt and pasta and cheese is thoroughly heated through.
- Stir in spinach and continue to heat until spinach barely starts to wilt.
- Take pasta off heat and stir in the toasted pine nuts.
- Transfer to serving dish and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 823.6, Fat 38.5, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 70.1, Sodium 992.4, Carbohydrate 97.1, Fiber 13.8, Sugar 3.2, Protein 27
BAKED COUSCOUS WITH SPINACH AND PINE NUTS
Steps:
- Combine the couscous, boiling stock or water, and salt in a large bowl; cover with a plate. Let sit 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute the garlic and onion 10 minutes, or until tender. Add the drained tomatoes and cook 10 minutes more, stirring frequently. Stir the tomato mixture into the couscous and mix in the reserved tomato juice, basil, pine nuts, raw spinach, and pepper.
- Spread half the couscous mixture into a 12 by 7 by 2-inch baking dish or other shallow (2 1/2 quart) baking dish. Sprinkle on the cheese, then top with the remaining couscous. Cover the dish with foil and bake 25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
SPINACH SALAD WITH PENNE
Loaded with fresh greens, this delightful pasta salad fits the season perfectly. Lynnell Lowney - Waunakee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water., In a large bowl, combine the spinach, cheese, vinaigrette, pine nuts, basil and pasta. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 269mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PENNE RIGATE WITH MIXED GREENS AND PINE NUTS
Categories Cheese Leafy Green Nut Pasta Vegetarian Quick & Easy Dinner Pine Nut Noodle Gourmet Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook penne in boiling salted water in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot until al dente or according to package directions, then drain in a colander.
- Combine butter, oil, and pine nuts in cleaned and dried pot and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until nuts are pale golden, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until garlic is golden, about 1 minute. Stir in greens and cook, stirring, until they wilt, about 3 minutes. Add penne, salt, and pepper and toss to coat. Stir in cheese and serve immediately with additional cheese on the side.
SPINACH WITH PINE NUTS
A very healthy recipe that bursts with flavor! This is one dish that I make, even when I'm not on a restricted diet! If you love spinach, try this out. It is wonderful with chicken or fish. Note: Please don't make this unless you love garlic, the garlic taste is what makes the dish!
Provided by breezermom
Categories Vegetable
Time 12m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place olive oil, garlic, and water in a skillet on medium high heat.
- Once skillet is hot, add spinach. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Stir and cook until spinach is wilted.
- Adjust heat to low or simmer. Add pine nuts. Cook covered for 1 minute. Add red pepper flakes, if desired. Cook one minute more.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.1, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 717.4, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 1.1, Protein 6.1
SPINACH-PINE NUT PASTA
"This is a fantastic recipe," assures Katie Graczyk of Darien, Illinois. "It's easy to prepare with a taste that rivals dishes served in fancy Italian restaurants."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions, stirring in the tomatoes and spinach during the last 4 minutes of cooking time. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine milk and Alfredo sauce mix. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in 1/4 cup pine nuts and salt. , Drain pasta and vegetables; toss with Alfredo sauce. Sprinkle with remaining pine nuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 618mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
SPINACH PENNE WITH RICOTTA AND PINE NUTS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the pine nuts on a rimmed baking sheet; toast in the oven, tossing occasionally, until golden, 6 to 8 minutes; set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the spinach penne until al dente according to package directions, adding the fresh spinach during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain; return the pasta and spinach to the pot.
- Add the olive oil; season generously with salt and pepper. Toss well.
- Serve immediately, topped with the ricotta, pine nuts, and Parmesan.
ONE-POT PENNE WITH SPINACH, RICOTTA, AND PINE NUTS
In this easy six-ingredient dish, the spinach cooks right in the pot with the pasta. Spoon ricotta onto each serving, and let your guests mix it up themselves.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread pine nuts on a rimmed baking sheet; toast in oven, tossing occasionally, until golden, 6 to 8 minutes; set aside.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook according to manufacturer's directions. Add spinach during last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain; return pasta and spinach to pot. Add oil; season generously with salt and pepper. Toss well.
- Serve immediately, topped with ricotta, pine nuts, and Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 15 g, Protein 21 g
SPINACH WITH PINE NUTS AND RAISINS
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Chop whole onion.
- Heat nonstick pot large enough to hold all the ingredients, until it is medium hot. Add oil, and saute onion.
- Meanwhile, wash, peel, core and seed apples, and cut into small cubes. Reduce heat and add to onion, and continue cooking.
- Trim tough stems from spinach, and wash. Add spinach and raisins to pot; cover, and cook for a couple of minutes, until spinach has wilted. Stir occasionally.
- Stir in pine nuts. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 466, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 75 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 19 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 512 milligrams, Sugar 41 grams
ELEGANT ORZO WITH WILTED SPINACH AND PINE NUTS
Orzo pasta with wilted spinach, feta cheese, tomatoes, and balsamic vinegar - goes well with fish or chicken.
Provided by ASCALESE
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. (Firm or slightly undercooked orzo works best for this dish.) Drain, transfer to a mixing bowl, and set aside.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium high heat, stirring to blend. Stir in garlic, basil, and red pepper flakes, and reduce heat to medium. Stir in pine nuts and cook until lightly browned. Add spinach, cover, and cook on low heat for 5 minutes, or until spinach is wilted.
- Toss spinach mixture with orzo pasta. Portion onto serving plates with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and a sprinkling of crumbled feta cheese and chopped tomatoes. Allow guests to adjust seasoning with salt, as needed. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.8 calories, Carbohydrate 49.1 g, Cholesterol 32.9 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 514.3 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
SAUTEED SPINACH WITH PINE NUTS
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pick over the spinach leaves and remove the large stems. Wash and drain well. Remove all the moisture by placing between paper towels and patting dry.
- In a large skillet over high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and half the spinach, half the nutmeg and half the pine nuts. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cook and toss very quickly until the spinach is just wilted. Drain. Repeat the procedure with the remaining ingredients and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 137, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 234 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram
Tips:
- Use fresh spinach. Fresh spinach has a more vibrant flavor and color than frozen spinach.
- Wash the spinach thoroughly. Spinach can be gritty, so be sure to wash it well before using it.
- Don't overcook the spinach. Spinach cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked spinach will be mushy and lose its flavor.
- Toast the pine nuts. Toasting the pine nuts will bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy.
- Use a good quality olive oil. Olive oil is a key ingredient in this dish, so be sure to use a good quality oil.
- Season the dish to taste. Add salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Conclusion:
Spinach and pine nuts with penne is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of spinach, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese is classic and always a crowd-pleaser. This dish can also be made ahead of time, making it a great option for busy families.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love