Penne Rosa is a creamy tomato pasta dish, with a delightful kick! This 15 minute meal is sure to please!
Noodles and Company makes a delicious pasta dish they call Penne Rosa. It was love at first bite and we knew it would be incredibly simple to make it at home. And bonus, at home you get to add more of the good stuff that restaurants always skimp out on to cut costs. That’s right, this recipe is even BETTER than Noodles and Co. And better yet, it takes just 15 minutes to whip this pasta up, making it a staple weeknight meal. It’s packed full of fresh ingredients like tomatoes, mushrooms, and spinach, so you’re also getting your veggies in. This is a complete meal. Add some chicken if you’d like, but this is a meal we enjoy meatless. Welcome to one of our family favorites!
Penne noodles tossed in creamy tomato sauce is everyones favorite on pasta night! Enjoy this Penne Rosa recipe thats just like the menu favorite from Noodles & Co.
The savory mushrooms and the chunks of fresh tomato in each bite got a big thumbs up, too. . .and no pasta dish is complete without a little (or a lot) of Parmesan cheese on top!
Served on its own, this pasta recipe happens to be vegetarian. It has so much flavor you won’t even miss the meat!
After a few bites of that pasta with mushrooms and spinach in a zesty tomato cream sauce, I was already scheming about how to recreate it in my own kitchen.
I loved the slight spicy kick to the sauce that complimented the rich creamy texture so well!
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It is SO quick and easy! Your favorite storebought spaghetti sauce (or my quick and easy homemade version) makes this creamy sauce a reality in just 5 minutes. You can even cook the noodles a day or two ahead of time and keep them in the fridge until youre ready to put everything together. That means you can have dinner on the table in about 5-10 minutes total!
It doesnt require any fancy kitchen tools or cooking skills! Dicing the onion and slicing the garlic is the only real prep work required for this penne rosa. Other than that, youre just stirring sauce together and tossing it with pasta. You can totally make this easy weeknight dinner, whether youre a novice home cook or super comfortable in the kitchen.
Its perfect for date night or an easy family dinner! My favorite date night meal is always pasta. Whether its Creamy Pesto Linguine, Ravioli with Peas, or a Greek Pasta Bake. If Im being honest, pasta is probably just my most favorite meal ever! Theres just something special about enjoying al dente noodles tossed in a silky smooth sauce with someone you love. However, its such a simple meal and a total family favorite that you wont mind throwing it together on a busy weeknight too! Whenever you choose to enjoy it, just make sure you serve it with my super easy homemade garlic bread and a side salad, too!
Pasta Options for Penne Rosa:
We love this dish with penne, but you could really use just about any pasta. Penne, rigatoni, elbows, and shells are all great options.
FAQ
What is penne rosa sauce made of?
Tomatoes: We use fresh tomatoes but you can also save some time by using canned diced tomatoes. Fresh spinach: Use baby spinach for an easy, no additional work needed ingredient. Jarred marinara sauce: Using your favorite store-bought marinara or tomato sauce for pasta makes this dish easier to prepare.
How many calories are in Penne Rosa Noodles and Company?
How to order it vegan: The default Penne Noodles are vegan and so is the Penne Rosa Sauce. Just ask for no Parmesan cheese or cream, and feel free to add veggies or seasoned tofu.
Are Penne Rosa Noodles vegan?
There are 360 calories in 1 serving of Noodles & Company Penne Rosa (Small).
How many calories are in a small penne rosa?
There are 360 calories in 1 serving of Noodles & Company Penne Rosa (Small).
