CREAMY SPINACH PASTA

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Our Test Kitchen tossed tender tube pasta with fresh spinach, onion, blue cheese and chicken broth to create this aromatic entree. A sprinkling of toasted honey pecans tops it all with a touch of sweetness.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup pecans
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 large onion, sliced and separated into rings
12 ounces uncooked penne pasta
3 cups torn fresh spinach
3/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with foil; coat well with cooking spray. In a bowl, combine pecans and honey; spread over prepared pan. Bake at 300° for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, combine the sugar, oil and vinegar; add onion. Cook over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until onion begins to caramelize., In a saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions. Remove pecans from the oven; set aside and keep warm. Add the spinach, 1/4 cup broth, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes to the onion mixture; cook 5 minutes longer. drain pasta; add onion mixture and toss., In the same skillet, combine 2/3 cup blue cheese and remaining broth. Cook over medium heat until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Pour over pasta; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with pecans and remaining blue cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 689mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

Hafsat Abubakar
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This recipe was a lifesaver! I needed a quick and easy weeknight meal and this fit the bill perfectly. The creamy spinach sauce was delicious and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Rahim Ahmad Ahmad
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I love this recipe! The creamy spinach sauce is so flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Joshua Cecil
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


AwadShah Official
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I made this dish for my friends and they all loved it! The creamy spinach sauce was a big hit. I will definitely be making this again.


ashraf rossouw
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This was the best creamy spinach pasta I've ever had! The sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Zimran Khan
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This recipe was too complicated for me. I ended up burning the sauce.


ever lin
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I followed the recipe exactly but the sauce turned out too thin. I had to add some cornstarch to thicken it up.


Poppy Daly
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This recipe was a little bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and red pepper flakes to give it a little more flavor.


Aaaa Soldier
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the creamy spinach sauce and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Jamie Vincent
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This was a great weeknight meal! It was quick and easy to make, and the whole family loved it. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Nathanael
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious! I loved the creamy spinach sauce and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Syed Ismaeil
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Krystina Crocker Mcgatha
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This was a great recipe! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I added some extra garlic and red pepper flakes for a little extra kick.


Mark Awhanmenu
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I made this dish last night and my family loved it! The spinach and cheese sauce was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of meals.


Mari Anwar Mari Anwar
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This creamy spinach pasta was absolutely delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the pasta was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again soon.