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Cheesy Penne Pasta with Spinach, Walnuts & Caramelised Onion

Experience a symphony of flavors with this easy-to-follow cheesy penne pasta adorned with spinach, crunchy walnuts and sweet, caramelised onions. The dish beautifully marries the creaminess of goat's cheese with the tangy sweetness of balsamic-glazed onions, freshness of spinach, and a crunch of toa...
33 min
TOTAL TIME
865
CALORIES
$3.42
PER SERVING
Cheesy Penne Pasta with Spinach, Walnuts & Caramelised Onion
Directions
6 STEPS
8 min
PREP TIME
25 min
COOK TIME
33 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Heat the olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the sliced red onion and sauté for around 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
2
Next, add the minced garlic and fresh thyme leaves, stir well, and let them sauté until the onions are fully caramelized and have a nice golden-brown color, about 10 minutes.
3
Pour in the balsamic vinegar and honey, simmer for another 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Once the onions are well-caramelized with a glaze, remove from the heat and set aside.
4
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Two minutes before the pasta is done, add in the fresh spinach leaves.
5
Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining pasta and spinach. Return the pasta and spinach to the pan, add the caramelised onions, crumbled goat's cheese, and some pasta water as needed to create a creamy texture. Toss well ensuring everything is evenly combined.
6
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then sprinkle the chopped walnuts on top. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy every bite of this comforting dish.
Health Info
Macros
109g
CARBS
34g
FAT
34g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
TREE NUTS
WHEAT
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