Penne in Pink Sauce: Engagement Party Entree #2
Another Italian classic inspired by Daniel’s famous Penne Ala Casa, this is an easy, super-delicious party favorite. I made it the easy way for my party with pre-made sauces but I promise someday I’ll share how to make it from scratch.
Here’s how to make Penne in Pink Sauce for 10:
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 16 oz boxes of penne noodles
- 6 cups of your favorite marinara sauce (I love Trader Joe’s Marinara Sauce - for this recipe you’d need about 3 jars)
- 4 cups Alfredo sauce (Try Bertolli’s Garlic Alfredo with Aged Parmesan Cheese)
- 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese (HINT: you won’t need as much of this if you use a cheesy Alfredo sauce)
- 4 cups chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 6 oz fresh baby spinach (yes, use an ENTIRE bag, those dark greens are good for you!)
Making it is EASY!
Just cook the pasta for 2 minutes less that the box says.
Do I sound like a broken record yet? My general rule for the perfect al dente pasta is to cook for 2-3 minutes less if I’m continuing to cook the pasta in a sauce, and 1 minute less if I’m just serving from the pot.
While the pasta is cooking, combine and heat thoroughly the sauces and sun-dried tomatoes.
Once the pasta’s ready, add penne and spinach to the sauce. Once the spinach wilts, serve it up!
Need some meat?
If your like me, a meal without meat is just not a meal - so add some baked chicken to the mix! Just top chicken breasts with salt, pepper, fresh garlic, basil and a bit of olive oil. Cover the pan in aluminum foil and cook for 40 minutes at 325. Slice the chicken into bit size pieces and add at the sauce mixing stage above.
ENJOY!
