Penne with Fresh Spinach, Tomatoes, and Olives

(from Manzanita’s recipe box)

Source: RecipeThing user ratgrrrl

Serves 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 14.5-ounce cans tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted, sliced
  • 1 pound fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 8 ounces penne pasta

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large, nonstick skillet. Add onion and sauté over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Add sliced olives, chopped spinach, and parsley. Cook an additional 5 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, omitting any fat or salt. Drain and transfer to a serving bowl. Add spinach mixture and toss gently. Serve immediately.

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