Penne with Spinach and Garlic |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
12 ounces penne pasta, uncooked |
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided |
2 teaspoons lemon juice |
2 tablespoons chopped almonds |
vegetable oil cooking spray |
1 cup sliced purple onion (about 1 medium) |
1 teaspoon minced garlic (about 2 cloves) |
3 cups tightly packed fresh spinach leaves, trimmed and thinly sliced |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
2. Reserve 3 tablespoons pasta water; drain pasta.
3. Combine reserve pasta water, 1 teaspoon olive oil, and lemon juice in a small bowl; set aside.
4. While pasta cooks, place a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
5. Add almonds and cook; stirring constantly, 1-2 minutes or until toasted.
6. Set almonds aside.
7. Coat skillet with cooking spray; add remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil.
8. Return to medium-high heat until oil is hot.
9. Cut onion slices in half; add onion and garlic to skillet.
10. Cook, stirring constantly, 4 minutes or until tender.
11. Add spinach, and cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes; stir in almonds, salt, and pepper.
12. Stir in reserve pasta water mixture.
13. Add pasta, and toss gently.
14. Serve immediately.
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