Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato & Spinach Pasta Bake by vivianlea60

Ingredients

8 ounces penne pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large shallot, diced (about 1/2 cup) 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup diced, jarred sun-dried tomatoes in oil, plus 2 tablespoons sliced, for topping 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained 1 (15-ounce) jar Alfredo sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. 2.Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. 3.Add pasta to a 2-quart temp-tationsĀ® baker. Add the onion mixture, diced sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, Alfredo sauce, salt and crushed red pepper to baker. Stir to combine well. 4.Top the casserole with sun-dried tomato slices. Cover with foil or temp-tations Lid-itĀ® and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10 minutes more. Serve immediately