Spinach Penne Rigate

A one pot penne recipe done under 15 mins using mostly freezer and pantry ingredients- that is exactly the kind of recipe you need on a weekday or weekend. Have you ever tried toasting your pasta before cooking it? It gives a deep nutty aroma and the stock gives it an added flavor boost. It tastes so delicious and looks fancy but you really haven’t worked hard for it at all. Doesn’t that sound perfect? Check out the recipe below and do try it soon @sarchakra

PREP TIME: 2 mins

COOK TIME: 12 mins

YIELDS: Serves 3

Ingredients

• Penne Rigate 16 oz
• Avocado oil 3 tbsp, divided
• Vegetable stock cubes 2
• Dried rosemary 2 tsp
• Garlic powder 2 tsp
• Onion powder 2 tsp
• Baby spinach 2 cups, frozen
• Tomato paste 4 tbsp
• Parmesan 1 cup, freshly grated plus to serve

Method

• Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a large pan. Add the penne. Toast the pasta for a 3-4 minutes till browned.
• Add water to the pan. Add rosemary, vegetable stock cube, onion powder, garlic powder, tomato paste, frozen spinach and the rest of the avocado oil.
• Cook penne according to the time in the box directions. Do not drain out!
• Add the freshly grated Parmesan. Stir to combine.
• Serve Penne Rigate with some more Parmesan.

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