Easy penne rosa pasta

This is an easy penne rosa recipe that is super quick and takes only one pan besides the pot of boiling water for pasta. Everyone always loves it

You need:

1 box of penne pasta

Onion (optional)

Garlic

8oz mushroom package

4 cups spinach

3 Roma tomatoes diced (or can)

1 1/2 cups marinara sauce

1/2 cup heavy cream (you can substitute half&half)

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes or more for spicier

1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

salt & pepper

Boil the penne pasta according to package

In a separate pan heat oil and sauté the onion and garlic and then mushrooms and tomatoes

Then add the spinach

Add the marinara and pepper flakes

Add the heavy cream and stir in

Salt & pepper to taste

Add the pasta and done!

For the bruschetta:

cut up a baguette

Add butter and garlic powder

Add mozzarella and toast until crispy and melted cheese

Then add a little pesto and diced tomatoes on top

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