Creamy Char-Grilled Capsicum Penne

Ingredients

• 250 g GF penne
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 tbsp minced garlic
• 3 cups baby spinach leaves
• 250 g jar char-grilled capsicum, sliced
• 300 ml carton long-life cooking cream
• 1 cup GF chicken stock
• Ground black pepper to taste
• Parmesan cheese

Method

1. In a large saucepan of salted boiling water cook penne according to packet instructions
2. When penne is cooked, pour off half a cup of liquid and reserve
3. Strain off the remaining liquid & set the penne aside in the strainer for later 
4. Return saucepan to hotplate & add oil
5. Add onion and garlic & cook until soft
6. Add spinach & capsicum - cook until spinach is wilted
7. Stir in cream, chicken stock & reserved liquid from penne - bring to a simmer
8. Add cooked penne & stir until re-heated - season with cracked pepper
9. Garnish with Parmesan cheese & serve