Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

4 Servings

Ingredients
1 cup vegetable broth (or chicken)
12 dehydrated sun-dried tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) package uncooked penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 clove garlic, minced
1 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions
1.In a small saucepan, bring the broth to a boil. Remove from heat. Place the sun-dried tomatoes in the broth 15 minutes, or until softened. Drain, reserving broth, and coarsely chop.

2.Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place penne pasta in the pot, cook 9 to 12 minutes, until al dente, and drain.

3.Heat the olive oil and red pepper flakes in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the garlic 1 minute, until tender. Mix in the spinach, and cook until almost wilted. Pour in the reserved broth, and stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Continue cooking 2 minutes, or until heated through.

4.In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the spinach and tomato mixture. Serve with Parmesan cheese.