Make our Noodles & Company Pasta Fresca Recipe at home. This Noodles & Company Fan Favorite is Penne Pasta, Baby Spinach, fresh Tomato and Red Onion smothered in a Balsamic, White Wine and Roasted Garlic Sauce and topped with Parsley and Parmesan or Feta Cheese.

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Noodles & Company Pasta Fresca Recipe

Make our Noodles & Company Pasta Fresca Recipe at home. This Noodles & Company Fan Favorite is Penne Pasta, Baby Spinach, fresh Tomato and Red Onion smothered in a Balsamic, White Wine and Roasted Garlic Sauce and topped with Parsley and Parmesan or Feta Cheese.

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Active Time20 minutes mins

Total Time40 minutes mins

Course: Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Noodles & Company

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

Fresca Sauce

• 1/4 cup fresh peeled Garlic
• 2 teaspoons kosher Salt
• 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar
• 1/4 cup sweet White Wine
• 1 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Pasta and Vegetables

• 2 1/2 cups Farfalle Pasta
• 2 teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/4 cup cubed Roma Tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon diced Red Onion
• Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper to taste
• 1 ounce fresh Baby Spinach
• Fresh Parsley chopped
• Grated Parmesan or crumble Feta Cheese to serve

Instructions

• Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, add all ingredients for the fresca sauce. Mix well. Set aside.
• In a pan, add all pasta ingredients except spinach.
• Place pan over medium heat.
• Sear noodles, stirring occasionally, until steaming hot and onions are beginning to get tender.
• Add spinach and 1 ounce Fresca Sauce. Toss to combine and heat through.
• Transfer to a serving dish or bowl.
• Sprinkle with parsley.
• Serve with Parmesan or Feta cheese, to top.

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