Penne With Tomato, Spinach and Feta Sauce

Name: Penne With Tomato, Spinach and Feta Sauce
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
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 1/4 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; 1/8 teaspoon salt; Freshly ground black pepper to taste

By Marian Burros

Total Time: 35 minutes
Rating: 4(24)
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Ingredients

Yield:2 servings

6ounces red onion or 7 ounces chopped (1½ cups)
2teaspoons olive oil
2medium cloves garlic
2tablespoons pine nuts
1¼pounds ripe plum tomatoes
1tablespoon tomato paste
4cups fresh spinach, tightly packed
8ounces penne
3scallions
2ounces feta cheese (4 tablespoons)
1cup plain nonfat yogurt
⅛teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Ingredient Substitution Guide

Preparation

Step 1
Bring water to boil for penne.
Step 2
Chop the whole onion, and reserve 2 tablespoons for the salad.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
Meanwhile mince garlic, and add to onion. Add pine nuts.
Step 5
Wash, trim and coarsely chop tomatoes. When onion begins to brown, add tomatoes and tomato paste. Reduce heat to medium low, and cover.
Step 6
Cook the penne according to package directions.
Step 7
Wash and remove tough stems from spinach, and coarsely chop. Add to pot, and continue cooking.
Step 8
Wash, trim and slice the scallions, and add to the pot.
Step 9
In food processor blend the feta and yogurt.
Step 10
Remove the sauce from the heat, and stir in the feta mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 11
Drain pasta, and serve with sauce.