Creamy Spinach Penne

Creamy Spinach Penne 

I found this recipe on another mommy-food-veggie-blog that I read from time to time (http://www.squishedsquash.com), and OH.MY.STARS.  It was FANTASTIC!  Definitely one to add to our circuit.  

For the sauce:

1 clove of garlic

1/4 cup of almonds

2-3 oz cream cheese, (I the light kind)

1 roasted red pepper

a couple big handfuls of baby spinach

pinch of red pepper flakes

salt and pepper

Put this all in the food processor and give it a whir until it's pretty smooth. Put it aside until your ready to use on the cooked pasta.

For the tomatoes:

2 cups of grape tomatoes

olive oil

1 clove garlic, minced

salt and pepper

While the pasta cooks, cook all ingredients in a skillet, covered, on medium heat. As the tomatoes begin to wrinkle and release their liquid, remove the cover. It will carmelize a little and get thick.

For the pasta:

1 lb whole wheat pasta

2-3 more handfuls of baby spinach

feta cheese

Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions, reserving some starchy cooking liquid. Toss hot pasta into a bowl with the spinach and the sauce adding cooking liquid if needed. Top with tomatoes and cheese.