Creamy Citrus-Herb Spinach Penne
- Servings: 4
Take your taste buds on a trip with Creamy Citrus-Herb Spinach Penne! This bright, refreshing dish is a burst of flavor in every bite.
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INGREDIENTS:
1 pkg | (8.8 oz) San Giorgio® Homestyle™ Penne |
2 Tbsps | butter |
2 Tbsps | all purpose flour |
2 cups | milk |
1/4 cup | grated Parmesan cheese |
1 Tbsp | lemon juice |
1 tsp | lemon zest |
2 Tbsps | parsley, chopped |
1 tsp | fresh rosemary, stemmed and chopped |
1/2 tsp | thyme leaves |
2 cups | fresh baby spinach leaves |
DIRECTIONS:
- Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.
- In a large skillet melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and stir until incorporated into butter. Continue to cook and stir for 1 minute. Do not brown.
- Gradually add milk, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth. Stir in parsley, rosemary and thyme. Simmer, stirring frequently, until sauce begins to thicken, about 3 minutes.
- Add Parmesan, lemon juice and zest. Add cooked pasta and spinach. Cook and stir until spinach wilts and all ingredients are well coated.