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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
Active Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
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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