Penne with Spinach Sauce

I watched this recipe on TV Food Network and decided this will be our Good Friday meal. I've also have had several request for some healthy recipes. I thought this would fit the bill since it's whole wheat pasta and has so many vitamins in the spinach. can't wait to make this tomorrow and hope you'll try it too!

Ingredients


1 pound whole wheat or multi grain penne

3 garlic cloves

2 ounces goat cheese

1 ounce reduced fat cream cheese

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

6 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves

2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan, reduced fat

Directions

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the penne and cook until it is tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes.

Mince the garlic in a food processor. Add the goat cheese, cream cheese, 3/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and half of the spinach leaves. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Set the cheese and spinach mixture aside.

Meanwhile, place the remaining spinach leaves in a large bowl.

Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Spoon the pasta atop the spinach leaves in the bowl. Scrape the cheese and spinach mixture over the pasta mixture and toss to coat, adding enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten. Season the pasta, to taste, with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the Parmesan over and serve.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/videos/penne-with-spinach-sauce/47011.html