Penne Cal-Italia
- 12 ounces Penne
- 1 Medium onion, diced
- 5 Cloves of garlic, pressed
- 1/2 cup Dry white wine
- 1/3 cup Sundried tomatoes, packed in oil
- 1 Can crushed tomatoes (can also substitute diced tomatoes or tomato sauce- whatever you have on hand)
- 8 ounces Cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 12 ounces Baby spinach
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup Fresh basil, chopped
- Fresh Parmesan
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and cook pasta approximately 8 minutes. It should still be quite al dente.
- Heat oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat and saute onions, garlic, and mushrooms.
- When the onions are translucent, add sundried tomatoes. Cook 2 more minutes.
- Add wine and cook until the liquid is mostly evaporated.
- Add tomatoes, chili flakes, Italian seasoning and heavy cream. Let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Finally, add in the spinach and pasta, and cook just until pasta is tender. Season with salt and pepper.
- Just before serving, stir in the fresh basil. Top each serving with a generous amount of freshly grated Parmesan.
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Taken from food52.com/recipes/80599-penne-cal-italia (may not work)