Pesto spinach penne

Combine pasta with spinach, pesto and tomatoes for an easy healthy meal. Tomatoes contain vitamin C, which will help your body absorb the iron in the spinach

Prep:5 mins
Cook:15 mins

Serves 4
Easy

Nutrition per serving

kcal 487
fat 11g
saturates 2g
carbs 70g
sugars 0g
fibre 11g
protein 16g
salt 0.6g

Ingredients

400g wholemeal penne
5 tbsp vegetarian basil pesto
500g baby spinach , roughly chopped
220g cherry tomatoes , halved

Method

Cook the penne following pack instructions. Meanwhile, heat 4 tbsp of the pesto in a non-stick pan over a medium-low heat. Add the spinach and 2 tbsp water, then cover to wilt.
Drain the pasta and toss with the spinach, the rest of the pesto and the tomatoes. Serve half. Cool and chill the rest. Will keep chilled for three days. Reheat with a splash of water.