Penne with spinach and tomatoes

8 Points

Ingredients

8 oz uncooked penne

1 tsp table salt

1/4 cup chicken broth

2 medium garlic clove, minced

8 oz spinach, washed, stemmed, coarsely chopped (about 5 cups)

1/4 tsp dried oregano

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1 cup grape tomatoes, halved

6 Tbsp crumbled feta cheese

Directions

Cook penne in boiling salted water according to package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup cooking liquid before draining pasta.

Meanwhile, heat broth in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until aromatic, about 2 minutes. Add spinach, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until spinach is tender, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Add cooked penne, reserved cooking liquid and tomatoes to skillet. Increase heat to medium-high and cook until tomatoes are slightly pulpy, stirring occasionally, about 2 to 3 minutes; add cheese and heat through. Yields about 1 1/4 cups per serving.

Nutrition

8 smart points