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Ingredients:
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1/3 cup sun-dried tomato halves (not oil-packed) 1/2 cup boiling water 8 oz. farfalle (bow-tie pasta) 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth or shitake mushroom seasoning 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons butter 4 cups baby spinach (about 6 oz.) 1/4 cup grated Parmesan or Feta cheese 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
Instructions: 1. Place tomatoes in small bowl; add boiling water. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes or until very soft. Remove tomatoes, reserving soaking liquid. Slice tomatoes lengthwise into strips.
2. Cook farfalle according to package directions; drain.
3. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Cook garlic and crushed red pepper 2 to 3 minutes or until garlic is soft but not brown. Increase heat to high; add broth, lemon juice and reserved soaking liquid. Bring to a boil; boil 10 minutes or until liquid is reduced to about 1 cup.
4. Reduce heat to low; add butter. Stir in tomatoes and spinach; cook until spinach is just wilted. Add farfalle; stir to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and oregano.
4 servings
*Any short, shaped noodle, such as penne, can be substituted for the farfalle. For an even bigger health benefit with this vegetarian recipe, use whole-grain pasta such as quinoa or rice.
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