Ingredients
- 6 ounces red onion or 7 ounces chopped (1 1/2 cups)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 medium cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 1 ¼ pounds ripe plum tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 4 cups fresh spinach, tightly packed
- 8 ounces penne
- 3 scallions
- 2 ounces feta cheese (4 tablespoons)
- 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)
777 calories; 19 grams fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 6 grams monounsaturated fat; 4 grams polyunsaturated fat; 121 grams carbohydrates; 11 grams dietary fiber; 26 grams sugars; 33 grams protein; 27 milligrams cholesterol; 635 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
2 servings
Preparation
- Bring water to boil for penne.
- Chop the whole onion, and reserve 2 tablespoons for the salad.
- Heat large nonstick pan until it is very hot. Reduce heat to medium high, and add oil. Saute onion in the oil until it softens.
- Meanwhile mince garlic, and add to onion. Add pine nuts.
- Wash, trim and coarsely chop tomatoes. When onion begins to brown, add tomatoes and tomato paste. Reduce heat to medium low, and cover.
- Cook the penne according to package directions.
- Wash and remove tough stems from spinach, and coarsely chop. Add to pot, and continue cooking.
- Wash, trim and slice the scallions, and add to the pot.
- In food processor blend the feta and yogurt.
- Remove the sauce from the heat, and stir in the feta mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
- Drain pasta, and serve with sauce.
35 minutes
Dining and Cooking