Name: Roasted Red Pepper, Spinach & Feta Penne Pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 12 ounces whole-wheat penne; 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3 large cloves garlic, sliced; 1 (16 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped; 1 (10 ounce) package baby spinach; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper; 0.75 cup crumbled feta cheese

Roasted Red Pepper, Spinach & Feta Penne Pasta

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In this quick 20-minute dinner recipe, tender penne pasta is combined with garlic, roasted red peppers and spinach and topped with crumbled feta cheese for a fast and easy Mediterranean-inspired meal. This recipe was graciously shared by EatingWell reader Dottie Carpenter, who states, "Recipes are no good if they're not shared!"

By Dottie Carpenter

Updated on April 10, 2020

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Egg Free Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian

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Ingredients

12 ounces whole-wheat penne
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 large cloves garlic, sliced
1 (16 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
1 (10 ounce) package baby spinach
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper
¾ cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook penne according to package directions; drain and return to pot.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant but not browned. Add roasted red peppers, spinach, salt and pepper; cook, stirring, until the spinach is just wilted, about 4 minutes.
Combine the vegetable mixture with the penne. Stir in feta and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

377	Calories
15g	Fat
49g	Carbs
12g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 377
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 49g	18%
Dietary Fiber 7g	26%
Total Sugars 5g
Added Sugars 2g	4%
Protein 12g	24%
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 4g	21%
Cholesterol 17mg	6%
Vitamin A 3139IU	63%
Vitamin C 69mg	76%
Folate 6mcg	2%
Sodium 498mg	22%
Calcium 292mg	22%
Iron 5mg	27%
Magnesium 38mg	9%
Potassium 238mg	5%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.