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 (about 3 1/4 cups) |
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided |
2 teaspoons lemon juice |
2 tablespoons chopped almonds |
vegetable 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 (about 1/2 package trimmed, washed fresh spinach) |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Reserve 3 tablespoons pasta water; drain pasta. Combine reserved pasta water, 1 teaspoon olive oil, and lemon juice in a small bowl; set aside.
2. While pasta cooks, place a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add almonds and cook, stirring constantly, 1 to 2 minutes or until toasted. Set almonds aside.
3. Coat skillet with cooking spray; add remaining 1 teaspoon oil. Return to medium-high heat until oil is hot. Cut onion slices in half; add onion and garlic to skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, 4 minutes or until tender. Add spinach, and cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes; stir in almonds, salt, and pepper. Stir in reserved pasta water mixture. Add pasta, and toss gently. Serve immediately.
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