Pasta with Spinach and Sun-dried Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 200 g wholewheat pasta
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 1 clove of garlic, peeled and crushed
- 400 g tinned tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 70 g sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 100 g fresh baby spinach leaves
- 70 g mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 lemon, zest and juice
- 1 small bunch of fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the onion and garlic: In a large pan, heat the olive oil over a low to medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and seasoning: Pour in the tinned tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, and oregano. Stir and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes.
- Incorporate the spinach: Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Stir regularly.
- Stir in the mascarpone: Add the mascarpone cheese and stir until hot and well-combined.
- Finish with lemon and parsley: Add the lemon zest, lemon juice and parsley to the sauce, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Coat the pasta: Toss in the cooked pasta, stirring to coat the pasta in the sauce.
- Serve: Plate the pasta and garnish with extra parsley and a light drizzle of olive oil if desired.
Notes
Storage Instructions:
- Let the pasta cool to room temperature before storing it.
- Place leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- For longer storage, freeze the pasta in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
- Stovetop: Heat a small amount of olive oil or water in a pan over medium heat, then add the pasta. Stir occasionally until warmed through, adding a bit more liquid if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Microwave: Place the pasta in a microwave-safe dish and cover loosely with a lid. Microwave on medium power in 1-minute intervals, stirring in between, until heated thoroughly.
- Oven: For larger portions, place the pasta in an oven-safe dish, cover with foil, and heat in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 10-15 minutes, or until heated through.