Spicy Asian Fusion Penne

Total Time: 33 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 13 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
• 3 tablespoons fresh spinach leaves, chopped
• 3 tablespoons fresh tomatoes, chopped
• 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, minced
• 3 tablespoons heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
• 1 scallion, minced (including green top)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons asian fish sauce (thai ( nam pla)
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh jalapeno
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon dried ancho chile powder (or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne and 1/4 teaspoon paprika)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 3/4 lb penne

Recipe

• 1 combine spinach, basil, fresh and sun dried tomatoes in a large bowl with the cream, parmesan,scallion, oil, tomato paste, fish sauce, jalapeno, lime juice, garlic, sugar, chile powder(s), salt, and pepper.
• 2 boil a large pot of salted water, add uncooked pasta, and cook for about 13 minutes until al dente. drain.
• 3 add the pasta to the large bowl and mix well. serve immediately with some grated parmesan on top. yummy!