Creamy Tuscan "Marry Me" Penne Pasta

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 (16 oz.) package organic penne pasta 
• 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 Tbsps unsalted butter
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ cup organic grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 tablespoon organic tomato paste
• 1 Tbsp Tuscan ‘Marry Me’ Blend
• 1 cup organic heavy cream
• ½ cup organic vegetable stock
• 3 Tbsps white cooking wine 
• ½ lemon, freshly-squeezed
• 1 cup chopped spinach or kale, organic
• ½ cup freshly-grated parmesan + more for garnish

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Directions: 

BOIL THE PASTA:

• To begin, cook pasta according to packaging. NOTE: penne pasta doesn’t take a long time to cook, usually 8-10 minutes (however, you should cook at 6-8 minutes or so—‘al dente’).

TO MAKE THE CREAMY TUSCAN 'MARRY ME' SAUCE:

• In a medium skillet, add the butter until melted.
• Add in the Tuscan ‘Marry Me’ blend seasonings and stir until well combined. Add in the halved tomatoes and tomato paste, stirring until combined.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low and slowly add in the heavy cream, veggie stock, lemon juice, and white wine, stirring until combined. Let it slightly bubble for 1-2 minutes and then add in the grated parmesan, whisking until fully melted and sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
• Add in the chopped spinach. Ir kale, stirring until combined followed by the cooked + drained penne. Let everything simmer for 1-2 minutes or until the pasta is fully coated.
• Remove from heat once done. Garnish with additional grated parmesan, if desired.
• Serve and enjoy!