Description
Indulge in the creamy and flavorful goodness of this ultimate Creamy Penne Rosa recipe. This dish combines tender pasta with a rich and spicy marinara sauce, finished with a creamy twist and topped with Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
Penne Rosa:
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 zucchini (sliced)
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- ½ cup heavy cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and black pepper to taste
- chopped fresh basil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Penne: Cook penne pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: In a skillet, sauté garlic and red onion until fragrant.
- Add Veggies: Add zucchini and mushrooms, cook until tender.
- Season: Stir in red pepper flakes, marinara sauce, and cream.
- Add Spinach and Pasta: Mix in spinach, cooked penne, and Parmesan.
- Finish and Serve: Season with salt and pepper, garnish with basil, and serve warm.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or shrimp.
- To make it vegan, use dairy-free yogurt or cashew cream and omit Parmesan.
- This dish is perfect for meal prep and makes delicious leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
