Penne with Tomato Blue Cheese Sauce

December 14, 2013

I almost didn't post this recipe this week. See, it has blue cheese and I already posted this blue cheese focused recipe on Thursday. BUT, here's my justification, that recipe included meat and this one doesn't AND I love blue cheese. Do I need to say more? I never would have thought about putting blue cheese in pasta but I'm sure glad the Pioneer Woman did! This is adapted from her recipe and it is so, so good! Enjoy!

1 lb. penne pasta (or other short pasta of your choice)
1 T. extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
1 t. sugar
1 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
1/2 t. crushed red pepper flakes
3/4 c. blue cheese crumbles
3/4 c. fat free half and half
5 oz. baby spinach
Extra blue cheese crumbles for serving, if desired (and, may I say, it is desired!)

Cook pasta according to package directions and set aside. In a large skillet over medium heat add olive oil. When hot add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in the tomatoes and add the sugar,...
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Nutritions

Calories
267

Sodium
1191mg
49% DV

Fat
17g
27% DV

Protein
14g
28% DV

Carbs
10g
3% DV

Fiber
1g
7% DV