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| Penne with Spinach Sauce Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis Show: Everyday Italian Episode: Feel Good Food Overall User Rating:  |
So light!
12/31/2006 at 11:29am
User: Michelle from Englewood Cliffs, NJ User Rating:
I love this recipe and so did my family. The second time I made it I used less garlic because the 3 cloves were a little too overpowering. Otherwise, it is delicious and light and fills you up1
Easy and good
12/28/2005 at 04:44pm
User: Kirsten from Frisco, CO User Rating:
We added some chicken to this meal to get some protein and it was great. The goat cheese flavor is great - I might actually use more next time - is there too much of a good thing?
Yum Yum!
12/26/2006 at 12:28pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Hands down delicious! Beautiful match to the Garlic & Citrus Chicken.
delish
12/11/2006 at 01:48am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
this was really good...the cream sauce was a real hit!
Quick, easy, and tasty
12/02/2006 at 12:46pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a very tasty dish and is great if you are having a large party. We have made it on multiple occasions and added some toasted pine nuts and chopped tomatoes to top it off. This is a very easy dish to make and is best served warm.
Really easy and tasty!
11/05/2007 at 02:19pm
User: Jill from London, AL User Rating:
Such a great, quick meal for dinner, and so good!
Whole family hated this
10/30/2007 at 07:47pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I thought I would give this a try along with the chicken she made on the show.The chicken was wounderful and a big hit with my family.This on the other hand was not.We eneded up throwing the whole thing away and eating the chicken along with some dinner rolls and a salad I had to put together.
Surprisingly good
10/21/2007 at 09:35am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Didn't have goat cheese, but still came out very good. Even my 1 year loved it, raw garlic and all! Definitely needed to be paired with a protein of some sort, not enough to make a meal on its own.
Easy and really yummy
10/18/2007 at 08:20pm
User: Jenny from Westminster, CO User Rating:
We loved this dish. It turned out perfectly. The best part was that my 4 and 5 year olds loved it. They had no idea that it was actually good for them and even asked for seconds.
Disappointed
10/14/2006 at 01:45pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I was quite excited to try this recipe, thinking it looked much like a pesto when Giada made it. To my dismay, it was quite awful. Because only the pasta was hot, and the spinach and the sauce were room temperature, the entire dish ended up lukewarm and not very good. I might try it again and omit the spinach leaves from the dish and heat the sauce a little in the microwave?
Excellent, Rich and Easy
10/11/2007 at 08:23pm
User: beth from PRESCOTT, AZ User Rating:
Super. Love making this for my family!
Attn Garlic Lovers
10/10/2006 at 11:53am
User: Nikki from Columbus, GA User Rating:
This recipe is great, especially if you love garlic and love it raw! It's got that spicy flavor of the raw garlic and the creamyness of the cheeses! Yum! My family loves it and it's a great inexpensive impressive side dish to serve guests.
Nothing Special
10/09/2007 at 11:02pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Dish had very sharp, to point of overpowering, garlic flavor. May be much more balanced by reducing the garlic, or possibly roasting the garlic to soften the flavor.
Way too much garlic!
10/07/2007 at 10:09pm
User: Elizabeth from Houston, TX User Rating:
The garlic in this dish was overpowering, even though I took the advice of others and reduced the amount of garlic suggested in the recipe. Overall it had a real lack of flavor (other than garlic), and I will not make this again.
Yummy and Easy
10/05/2007 at 02:13pm
User: null from null, null User Rating:
This was fast and easy yet tasted like it wasn't. Make sure your bowl is heated otherwise your spinach won't wilt enough. I used arugula in the cheese sauce and then spinach in the bowl...the arugula added a wonderful zip.
Easy fresh pasta dinner
10/04/2007 at 01:04pm
User: Sydney from Salinas, CA User Rating:
Fresh, easy and fast dinner. My pickiest eatter gobbled it down before I told him it had goat cheese in it. If you're fearful of the goat cheese don't be. Try it before you subsitute another cheese it adds a nice little tang to the dish.
I love Giada, but this recipe can be dangerous
10/04/2007 at 12:21am
User: null from null, null User Rating:
I was so excited to see this recipe on Giada's show - easy, healthy and different. I followed the recipe to a "t" but the results were disappointing. Overall, it tasted zippy - something different, bold and interesting. I also loved the green sauce, and the combo of goat cheese with spinach and garlic. I found it simple to make, but here is the problem. My boyfriend, who usually loves garlic, could not choke more than 5 bites down. He said it was TOO garlicky. I did taste the garlic, but didn't think it was too strong. He also said it was "too green" which it is, but he said it tasted "green" too (whatever that means). Even though my bf didn't like it, I still enjoyed it...until I woke up at 4 AM with garlic coming up my throat. It was so gross! For the rest of the morning, my stomach churned and I could still taste the garlic in my throat all day long - not fun. So be careful when you make this - you don't want to wake up at 4 AM with garlic. My recommendation is to cut back on the garlic - A LOT. Then this will be a good dish. Other things to consider is this dish is really green, so you may want to include a colorful dish (other than a salad) to make your plate more appealing.
Grrrreat
10/03/2007 at 09:52pm
User: LINDA from Columbia, MO User Rating:
A friend served this at a luncheon and I couldn't wait to get home and make it for lunch the next day. The best salad I've had in a long time.
Fresh, Light and DELICIOUS!!!
10/03/2006 at 09:52pm
User: Wendy from Casselberry, FL User Rating:
This recipe is outstanding
delicious and healthy
10/02/2007 at 09:09pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I loved this recipe. It is beautiful, delicious, and very healthy. I will admit that my husband didn't like it as well because he thought it looked like pesto but didn't taste anything like it. My 2-year-old loved it, which is an accomplishment because he usually hates veggies.
Excellent!
09/29/2007 at 10:00pm
User: RHETTANDMELANIE from Acworth, GA User Rating:
Very nice creamy sauce. Be careful on the garlic though!
very goaty
09/29/2006 at 03:33pm
User: Merina from Visalia, CA User Rating:
This recipe is easy but the flavor is very pungent. The goat cheese is overpowering. If I make this dish again I will substitute feta for the goat cheese.
Too much Garlic
09/28/2007 at 08:12pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I tried this recipe and the fresh garlic is way out of wack. I had to nearly triple the amount of cheese going in just to balance out the bite of the garlic.
Not enough sauce
09/26/2007 at 09:21am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this for two friends and it was not good. The amount of sauce for 1 pound of pasta is too little and it is VERY thick. The garlic is raw (I would saute it first, if I did it again) and makes a sharp taste. When I reheated it thenext day it was better because the garlic wasn't as harsh.
Penne Perfect
09/25/2007 at 04:05pm
User: Susan from Auburndale, FL User Rating:
This spinach sauce (or pesto as I call it) is so easy to make. It looks elegant and tastes phenomenal. It's particularly convenient too because it uses so few ingrediants;most of which are already on hand. This velvety sauce is a beautiful vibrant color, and is so versatile. I love it!!
No vampires attacking this house halloween!!
09/25/2007 at 12:35pm
User: Amber from Reno, NV User Rating:
The pasta was very good and I had read the reviews and cut down on the garlic but not enought! That was all I could taste! So I added a tomato sauce and more cheese and that calmed it down and made it eatable. I would make it again but def with less garlic and more cheese
A little bland
09/24/2007 at 09:03pm
User: kristen from brentwood, TN User Rating:
Considering I love goat cheese, I was a little disappointed in this dish. It was somewhat bland, maybe because I kept expecting to taste pesto. I did not have any fresh garlic, so used jarred instead and it was not overpowering in the slightest. I made this as a side dish and had tons left over. Next time I will cut pasta in half, will try using regular cream cheese instead of low fat and will definitely add sprinkled goat cheese to the dish, as I thought it could really use more. I will aslo add toasted pinenuts as suggested in another review.
Loved it!
09/22/2007 at 04:36pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I put it over spinach and ricotta ravioli and i absolutely loved it!
would add...
09/22/2007 at 04:11pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
this pasta was good but i would add chicken to make it a little more filling. also might add some more cheese. but i will make it again!
Really easy & very good
09/22/2007 at 12:29pm
User: TERRI from CAMARILLO, CA User Rating:
This was so easy and looked beautiful. My husband is alergic to fermented cheese so I used 4 oz. of cream cheese instead of the combination of cheeses in the recipe and it still came out great. Had Parmesan on the table to add for others who could eat it. Will definitely make it again!
giada dose it again
09/20/2007 at 12:00pm
User: tavette from conway, SC User Rating:
its a TEN
Wanted to love it...
09/18/2007 at 08:20pm
User: Chris from Owosso, MI User Rating:
I love every recipe that I have tried from Giada-but this one stunk-literally. I had to try and not breath in while eating this. The garlic was soooo overwhelming (and I LOVE garlic) and the sauce just had a pungent odor to it (probably the goat cheese). Wasn't appealing to any of the senses-it was thrown out. Again, I think Giada is wonderful and will keep trying the other recipes!
fast and Great
09/17/2007 at 07:40pm
User: kevin from dorchester, MA User Rating:
I saw this meal while I was at the gym and it was so simple to remember, I didn't write anything down..... all my dishes look just like the host. also I wanted to add some color and another flavor, so I have a cherry tomato plant on my porch. I had about 15 and I cut in half and added to the spinich thats in the bowl and folded it in with the spinich, and sauce and pasta... yummy
Garlic Heaven
09/17/2007 at 04:56pm
User: Nicole from Naples, FL User Rating:
This pasta dish is quick, full of flavor and low in fat! It's best eaten fresh and hot.
it's pretty but not so tastey
09/16/2007 at 07:47pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
the "minty" green pasta sure looked lovely, but the garlic definitely overpowered the taste of even the mighty goat cheese- we threw away the leftovers.....the overall idea is good, so cutting back the garlic and tweaking the recipe might make it worthwhile
Family Friendly
09/16/2007 at 09:42am
User: Nancy from Gulfport, MS User Rating:
Not easy to get a 3 year old to eat spinach, but this did the trick. Had to fight the family off, it was almost gone before the rest of dinner was even ready! Thanks so much.
Pasta w/ spinach
09/16/2006 at 10:40am
User: Lynda from Cibolo, TX User Rating:
Not difficult, but a bit more bland than we like. I added some extra garlic.
Everyone Loved It
09/15/2007 at 10:36am
User: Dora from Lansing, MI User Rating:
This was very easy to make and took no time at all. I used a whole-grain penne and fat-free cream cheese. It was just a bit salty for my taste, so next time I'll cut down on the added salt. Otherwise everyone went nuts over it. I'll definitely make this again!
Waaay too garlICKY
09/13/2007 at 09:40pm
User: Alyssa from Stillwater, MN User Rating:
The raw garlic was waay too over-powering. And since the sauce was not hot, it made the pasta luke-warm. Next time I would maybe saute the garlic first [and probably reduce the amount of garlic] and heat up the sauce after it's all pureed. Had I done these two things, the dish may have turned out tasty, I'm not sure.
Clean & Light
09/13/2007 at 06:02pm
User: Mindy from Coeur d Alene, ID User Rating:
Even my picky "I won't eat anything green" child liked this. My kids don't like goat cheese so I substituted with ricotta and it worked very well. Definitely will make this again. Fast and easy. I may add chicken or shrimp next time. I loved it!!
:o)
09/11/2007 at 04:34pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The recipe was super easy to make and it tastes amazing!!! It was a total crowd pleaser.
Great taste & easy
09/11/2007 at 08:00am
User: JAMIE from Richmond, VA User Rating:
I made this after seeing it on her show and it was just as easy as it looked. She suggested saving the pasta water to thin out the cheese/spinach mix if need be and that worked out great. I cooked up some chicken and threw that in there too...great combo. I read the reviews and made sure we heated it all up in the microwave just before serving and it was perfect.
Penne with Spinach
09/11/2007 at 12:20am
User: Viki from Fair Oaks, CA User Rating:
I watched Giada's show this weekend and made the pasta dish on the show and it was wonderful. I can't wait to make it again. Even my 4 and 11 year old boys enjoyed it.
Too much garlic!
09/10/2007 at 05:33pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I was so excited to make this after seeing Giada make it b/c I love goat cheese, but I was disappointed to taste nothing but garlic - so much garlic that it felt like my mouth was burning! I didn't print the recipe before I tried it, so I thought perhaps I made a mistake & added too much, but I was correct - 3 fresh cloves. WAY too much! I will try to make this again - with less garlic of course, perhaps I'll add some toasted pinenuts & chopped tomato.
Yuck
09/10/2007 at 07:16am
User: Sheena from Clifton Forge, VA User Rating:
I cook all the time and am blessed to have a husband that for nearly three years has eaten anything I make. Unfortunately, my track record has now taken a strike. This dish smelled great (at first) and looked great as well. My husband took one bite and spit it out. Something he has NEVER done. I ate my portion (about ? cup) and threw the rest out. I am not sure what it is, but perhaps it was the goat cheese. I ?like? goat cheese, but I do not ?love? it. I believe the amount that was in this sauce overpowered it and made it down-right horrible. For the most part, I love Giada and her recipes, but this one is not on my recommendation list.
Quick and Delicious side dish
09/10/2006 at 02:17pm
User: Brad from Aurora, CO User Rating:
This is a quick and easy recipe to make. It was delicious and was very easy to add a few fresh basil and oregano leaves to the sauce while it was being blended.
This was great!
09/09/2007 at 07:29pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This would be great with grilled chicken or shrimp. The recipe makes a lot, so it's great for a dinner party!
good. too much garlic, though.
09/09/2007 at 04:38pm
User: sarah from foster city, CA User Rating:
I used 2 garlic cloves instead of 3 after reading the reviews here. It came out really good, but next time I might even cut the garlic to 1 1/2.
Yummy and Healthy!
09/09/2007 at 12:51pm
User: Jennifer from Brooklyn, NY User Rating:
After mincing the garlic in my food processor, the motor blew and I still continued with the recipe without the "creaming" of everything. I saw that leaves were left whole, so I said what the heck! It actually still tasted great! These cheeeses all melted over the hot pasta and I just mixed everything well. It created a cream basically all on its own. The only difference was the spinach was whole leaf, not chopped. WHEW! SO happy with the turnout.
Wonderful
09/09/2007 at 07:44am
User: suzanne from chappaqua, NY User Rating:
This was such an easy dish to make, and received rave reviews from all of my guests.
Yummy
09/08/2007 at 11:35pm
User: megan from west sacramento, CA User Rating:
This was so good. My kids loved it.
2 Changes
09/08/2007 at 11:14pm
User: Stefanie from Pal, CA User Rating:
I just made this recipe and enjoyed it very much. Although there are two things I would change, the amount of garlic was a little strong and the one cup pf pasta water made the sauce too watery. I would lessen up on both of those but other than that this is definately a feel good after you eat it recipe.
luved it
09/08/2007 at 02:08pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
i just made it today. Im only a teen & i had to make lunch for my family. I made them this && they loved it =)Super easy and super good.
10 Minutes and Perfect!!
09/05/2006 at 01:12pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I can't get over this pasta! It was ridiculously fast to prepare. I boiled the water and then threw the pasta in and by the time the pasta was done I had made the sauce and it was perfect. Also, there is really no clean up since you just dump it in the food processor and then one bowl to serve it from. My FI and I came up with the idea to throw a few chicken breasts on the Foreman when you put in the pasta and then serve a little bit of the sauce over the chicken. The tiny bit of cheese in the sauce makes it taste very rich and indulgent but it is actually super healthy! This has become one of our weekly meals because of it's ease and fantastic taste! Seriously, this takes less effort and time than heating up a pizza, and it is healthy and delicious!
Perfect for a Summer Evening
09/04/2007 at 09:49pm
User: Stephanie from Cardiff, CA User Rating:
This was so easy to make, even with a 3 month old bouncing in my arms! Great way to get my husband to eat his greens.
Easy, fresh, and yummy!
09/04/2006 at 08:02am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very easy. We used whole wheat penne and added some leftover chicken. Might use a little less garlic or briefly saute the garlic next time to take some of the bite out, but we loved it, and my 3 yr old couldn't get enough.
Pasta
09/03/2007 at 09:24pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
great dish! Perfect for a large crowd!
Garlic Lovers
09/01/2006 at 09:40am
User: Bruce from Rochester Hills, MI User Rating:
This was definitely for anyone who loves garlic which we both do. Very creamy and tasty. Next time will maybe add some chicken for added protein.
Awesome
08/30/2007 at 10:29am
User: Dee from Laguna Niguel, CA User Rating:
After reading some of the other reviews I decided to try this but with a few changes. I added sauted 1 sliced up scallion, 4 chopped up garlic cloves and added this to the spinach sauce. Then I added a 1/4 cup of chicken stock. I then sauted 2 chicken breast with salt, pepper and Herbes de Provence. Heated the spianch sauce just a little added the sauce to the pasta and topped it with sliced pieces of chicken fresh chopped flat leaf parsley and the rest of the cheese. Wow!
Penne with Spinach Sauce
08/30/2006 at 09:23am
User: INGRID from Loganville, GA User Rating:
This was so good and very easy. I made it for my company and they loved it.
Delicious
08/29/2007 at 07:06pm
User: Alicia from Queen Creek, AZ User Rating:
My husband doesn't like goat cheese and I do. We both really enjoyed this dish. It's always nice to get some extra spinach into our diets.
c and b
08/28/2007 at 06:23pm
User: Patty from Milpitas, CA User Rating:
nice meatless meal, will make again with pine nuts and diced tomatoes.
YUM YUM
08/27/2006 at 03:32pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I used a whole package of lowfat creamcheese because I couldn't find the other cheese in my store. I also only used 2 cloves of garlic and it came out great!
Great dish and good for you!
08/26/2007 at 04:57pm
User: Kathy from Portland, OR User Rating:
incredibly easy to make and good for you. 1 lb of penne is a little too much asI like mine saucier.
Penne with Spinach Sauce
08/23/2006 at 04:06pm
User: Sandy from Trenton, IL User Rating:
This is excellent; light and very easy to make.
hold the garlic, please.
08/23/2006 at 12:49pm
User: michael from san francisco, CA User Rating:
this was very easy to make and there was lots and lots, but it was a bit too heavy on the garlic, even with only two cloves. put some shredded parmesan into the cheese mixture as well, which was very tasty. next time will add some chicken and have it be the main part of the meal.
Light and tasty
08/21/2007 at 12:11pm
User: Rhonda from Rancho Cucmonga, CA User Rating:
This is easy to make and very filling. My husband and I enjoyed the flavor and texture. We ate this as a side with chicken. It was great the next morning too!
Yumolicous
08/19/2007 at 08:41pm
User: Amy from Austell, GA User Rating:
This was a wonderful dish. Jeers to the people who said there was too much garlic. 3 cloves were just right! It gave the pasta a lovely bite.
penne with spinach sauce
08/19/2007 at 05:51pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The goat cheese does not compliment the dish.
penne
08/19/2007 at 03:11pm
User: William from MOUNTAIN HOME, ID User Rating:
this recipe is great, you may want to add spinach leaves and cream cheese if it's too salty/garlicy but my family loved it. giatta has never let us down.
amazing!
08/19/2007 at 02:35am
User: gena from sandpoint, ID User Rating:
saw it. decided to try it. loved it!! even my husband who doesn't like lots of vegetables loved it! I love to cook but it's hard to cook for a picky eater. thanks giada!!! I love your show - you are an awesome teacher! keep it up.
Just okay
08/18/2007 at 09:19am
User: JOANNE from Shirley, NY User Rating:
This makes a better side dish than a main meal, not hearty enough w/o chicken, sausage, or something else added. B/c the basil is overtaking our garden, I gladly jumped at the chance to substitute that for the spinach. You can also add small cherry tomatoes, whatever veggies are on hand, to mix in and make it colorful. Melting cheeses could work too, but the goat and cream cheese melted 'creamy' and tasted fine. This recipe to me is a starting point, not the final destination! Lots of possibilities to enhance this one.
Just okay
08/18/2006 at 11:01am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Seems to need a cream or even a string type cheese added to it.
A LITTLE GARLIC WITH THAT PENNE
08/18/2006 at 01:14am
User: DEBRA from EVANSVILLE, IN User Rating:
The only thing I could taste was the garlic. I will try this again but will definitey cut down on the amount of garlic.
Fairly bland
08/16/2006 at 09:30pm
User: Lynn from Norfolk, VA User Rating:
I might try a different type of goat cheese as the one I used (Norwegian) did not really offer any punch to the recipe. I expected more tart/pungent taste from the goat cheese. The recipe was just pretty bland.
Half hour meal
08/15/2007 at 07:16pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very quick and easy to prepare. The prep and cook times were right on. I added a grilled chicken breast sliced on the sideand the sauce was very good on it also.
Excellent!
08/15/2007 at 03:08pm
User: Lydia from Portland, TX User Rating:
GREAT as a light lunch, very filling. I didn't have regular cream cheese, but it was too late, so I used low-fat veggie - still tasted wonderful!
yum
08/15/2006 at 05:51pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
delicious and easy to make! i love this recipe and so does my family
Blah: Goat cheese
08/14/2007 at 04:52pm
User: Nicholas from Stanberry, MO User Rating:
Never cook with goat cheese, personally i don't like it, but this dish was absolutely great. Thanks
Fantastic
08/14/2007 at 04:14pm
User: particia from fayetteville, NC User Rating:
I made this right after I saw Giada make it. I did not have cream cheese on hand but did have ricotta so I substituted it. This was wonderful - so fresh. I even tried it right out of the fridge the next day and it was great cold, too!
delicious and easy
08/14/2006 at 04:19pm
User: Tiffany from Columbia, SC User Rating:
I loved this dish! It's easy to make, very tasty and even better the next day when the penne absorbs the wonderful flavors!!
Delicious!!
08/14/2006 at 03:13pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a perfect pasta for summer! It is so light and fresh, and so easy to make!
Overpowering garlic
08/11/2007 at 09:56pm
User: David from New York, NY User Rating:
Three cloves of raw garlic made the pasta dish all but inedible, but the recipe is also a johnny-one-note, the goat cheese doesn't really stand up to the garlic. The sauce needs the sort of herbal and other flavors that you get in classic raw vegetable sauces like pesto genovese.
Elegant and Easy
08/11/2007 at 07:40pm
User: Diane from San Dimas, CA User Rating:
A simple, yet beautiful meal to prepare for family or friends
Good flavor
08/11/2006 at 09:13pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Good flavor but a little too garlicky. I also think you could reduce the quantity of pasta by 1/4-1/2 (too much pasta for me)
Garlicky
08/11/2006 at 01:22am
User: Jill from San Antonio, TX User Rating:
I love garlic and I love Giada and her recipes. Every one I have tried is a winner. I used two and a half large garlic cloves and it was way too much as the garlic is not mellowed by cooking. I will definitely make this again as it was really yummy but will use less garlic.
Garlic
08/10/2007 at 07:59pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
You can only taste garlic. To Overpowering. Will not make this dish again. Looked good on TV.
Lots of great flavor!
08/10/2006 at 09:45pm
User: Stephanie from Roseville, CA User Rating:
My whole family really enjoyed this side dish, including my 7 and 5 year olds. Most went for seconds! Everyone was surprised at how much flavor this simple fresh spinach sauce packs. I did swap the ounces on the goat and cream cheese, only because I was scared of the goat cheese, and I did lightly toast my garlic first to mellow it out, and it was absolutely delicious.
OUCH!
08/09/2006 at 10:14pm
User: STEPHANIE from Big Bear, CA User Rating:
Boy, what a bite....WAY too much garlic, and I had even cut it down some after reading other's reviews. I kinda liked it besides that, but my husband says "no more, thanks"! Sorry, Giada, but this may be the only recipe of yours that has ever gone wrong. Don't think I'd make it again.
Pair it with the Pancetta Wrapped Pork and Yum!
08/09/2006 at 07:33pm
User: Connie from Grass Valley, CA User Rating:
I paired this dish with another of my favorite recipes from Giada, the pancetta wrapped pork, and received rave reviews on both. Both recipes have elements that can be prepared in advance, a huge benefit for the busy cook with company. Thanks Giada!
Fantastic!
08/08/2007 at 02:38pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this for my husband and I and it was fantastic! It was so easy to make, and it made a ton, so it would be a great dish for a party!
Too much garlic
08/08/2006 at 11:00pm
User: maureen from collierville, TN User Rating:
Should have read the reviews and added less garlic. Next time I may add tomatoes.
Slammin
08/08/2006 at 06:43pm
User: Nadine from Newburgh, NY User Rating:
This recipe is delicious I read some of the other reviews before I made it and I noticed quite a few stated that three cloves of garlic made it strong so I tried 2 cloves instead and I could not find the baby spinach leaves so I used mesculin leaves instead because it contains baby spinach leaves as well I also had some roasted chicken left over from the night before I diced that up and added it to it. It was simply delicious, fast, lite and healthy, yummy!!!
Garlic lovers unite!
08/08/2006 at 06:24pm
User: Linda from Lewisville, TX User Rating:
I added a bit more because I LOVE garlic...but goat cheese is my favorite too! It was WONDERFUL! Definitely will make this one again. Thanks Giada!
Great, Great, Pasta
08/07/2006 at 09:07pm
User: Kelly from El Cajon, CA User Rating:
I made this pasta with the citrus and garlic chicken. Since I didn't have any goat cheese, I substituted it with feta cheese. Everyone loved it. This is one recipe that I will be meal I will be making a lot more. Besides tasting sooooo good, it's healthy to boot.
Yummy Spinach Sauce
08/07/2006 at 05:45pm
User: Sara from Raymore, MO User Rating:
Super easy to make. My picky Italian husband loved it.
Penne with Spinach Sauce
08/04/2007 at 06:06pm
User: donna from Encinitas, CA User Rating:
This recipe so tasty. I added mushroom,onion & scallops. Instead wheat pasta I used regular pasta. Everyone like it in my party.
Too much raw garlic
08/04/2006 at 07:33pm
User: Richard from Saint Louis, MO User Rating:
This looked good when made on TV, but there was way too much raw garlic. It was the only thing you could taste. I am going to try it again without the garlic so I can taste the goat cheese.
Refreshing
08/02/2006 at 11:57pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this on a very hot summer day. It was a perfect blend of texture and flavor. And healthy to boot!
Excellent!!
08/02/2006 at 11:04pm
User: Brandy from Leeds, AL User Rating:
Everyone in my family loved this recipe-my one-year-old and three-year-old included! The only thing I did differently was add some grilled chicken that I had sauteed in a little balsamic vinegar (just a little!). Will definately make many more times!
great
08/02/2006 at 03:30pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My family adopts a vegetarian diet every August and this is a great recipe for our August diet. While I liked the garlic flavor, those who don't might try roasting the garlic first.
Fabulous and light!
08/01/2006 at 07:06pm
User: Marie from Plainwell, MI User Rating:
This dish was suprisingly good for how easy it was to make. It was the perfect dish for a hot summer night.
follow directions!
08/01/2006 at 04:46pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
To "Disappointing:" If you don't make the wriiten recipe, how can you comment on it? Next time follow Sara Moulton's lead: the first time you make something, make it AS WRITTEN--then tweak it to yur liking after that.
Wow
08/01/2006 at 06:59am
User: Catherine from Charlotte, NC User Rating:
This was healthy and tasted great to the whole family! Try it with her Italian Popovers...A perfect summer meal!
too much garlic
07/27/2006 at 01:19pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Too garlicy. Very aroma and flavor were overpowering and not pleasant.
I love spinach!
07/24/2007 at 01:42pm
User: Allison from Troy, MT User Rating:
I tried this one using the original recipe and then later tried using fat free cream cheese. It is much better with the real cheese.
Very different
07/24/2006 at 01:25pm
User: Katie from Saint Augustine, FL User Rating:
This recipe was in my local newspaper right before her new book hit the stands. I cut it out and kept it, but my version calls for 3 oz. goat cheese, not any cream cheese at all. Goat cheese is not my favorite thing in the world but I tried it. It was a beautiful looking dish I must say, but next time I will try 1 oz. cream cheese to cut down on the sharpness. Also I used only 1 clove of garlic after reading these reviews and even that seemed too much for me. I am a garlic lover but it somehow didn't work in this dish--it was too overpowering. Overall though, quite tasty and I will definately try it again. The spinach with the whole wheat pasta was delicious!
Not one of the better ones
07/23/2007 at 04:16pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was a disappointment. There is waaaaaaaaaaay to much garlic in here and I'm not squeamish about spicy foods, etc. I just didn't care for this at all.
Spinach
07/22/2006 at 02:25pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I loved it. Will make again!
Great sauce!
07/22/2006 at 11:34am
User: Kristin from Highwood, IL User Rating:
Wow! This sauce is fantastic! Not only is it good for you, it is great cold or warm. Give this one a try!
Pretty Good!!
07/20/2006 at 05:11pm
User: Katie from Edmond, OK User Rating:
This recipe was pretty good. However, it would have been much better if I had accompanied it with something like steak or chicken. It is a great side dish but in my opinion it is not strong enough to stand as its own meal. But, it was very flavorful!
tasty!
07/19/2007 at 02:07pm
User: Kim from Tampa, FL User Rating:
I used a mixture of goat and feta cheeses and it was delicious! I love the combination of spinach with the cheeses, it was quite tasty!
Roman Summer Salad
07/19/2007 at 01:08pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Served this salad to a womens group who had nothing but good things to say about it. All the different textures really make the tomatoes jump into your mouth
great easy
07/11/2006 at 06:56pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
great easy
Needs more sauce
07/10/2006 at 04:31pm
User: Ashley from Roslindale, MA User Rating:
The spinach sauce had a great flavor! However, once i was tossed with the pasta I found myself wanting more of the sauce. I loved the recipe, would make it a bit saucier next time.
Easy and light
07/04/2006 at 05:16pm
User: TARA from Joseph, OR User Rating:
This recipe is so easy and very delicious. It's creamy yet light. Perfect side dish. Loved it.
Great and easy
06/30/2007 at 11:54pm
User: Suzi from Orlando, FL User Rating:
This is a great recipe. I did, however make a change in the cheese. I am not a fan of goat cheese so I changed it to Gorgonzola and it is amazing. Easy recipe!
Summer food at his best
06/25/2007 at 05:58pm
User: Kevin from Quebec, CANADA User Rating:
Wow, absolutely terrific. Simple, easy and quick to make. Could go well with chicken, fish or grenoble nuts. With a vino blanco, this dish celebrates summer !
Yum!
06/25/2006 at 11:09am
User: Lori from Winchester, MA User Rating:
Perfect side dish for simple chicken or fish. EXCELLENT cold the next day (if you have any leftovers - it's that good!) The whole wheat pasta really stands up to the light "sauce" and is a healthful alternative to regular pasta.
Very good
06/20/2006 at 08:21pm
User: Dani from Clearwater, FL User Rating:
I thought this dish had a nice fresh flavor. I didn't add enough pasta water in the end so as it cooled it became a bit dry, but now I know for next time. My hubby who doesn't like vegetables of any kind even thought it was good. Thanks Giada.
wow!
06/19/2006 at 03:13pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
loved it!, I didn't have the exact ingredients so I replaced goat cheese for feta and cream cheese for vache qui rit... huge success.
light and yummy!
06/17/2007 at 03:53pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I was a little nervous to make this but I ended up absolutely loving it:) The garlic flavor is a bit strong so if you're not a huge garlic fan you will probably want to use just 1 or 2 cloves instead of 3. I like the recipe as is. It is excellent reheated the next day too!
Great stand-by.
06/07/2006 at 04:07pm
User: Alyson from Lubbock, TX User Rating:
I make this meal once a week! It's so easy to whip together and tastes delicious. My fiance says he would imagine ordering this at an Italian restaurant. I usually add grilled shrimp with a dash of lemon juice. MMM!
Great Flavor and Easy to make
06/02/2006 at 05:44pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I have made this twice first with the Penne and then with Light Cheese Ravioli. Both came out with tons of flavor. I add extra spinach leaves to the bowl before mixing. It is so easy to make and will get rave reviews!
Outstanding!
05/27/2006 at 08:00pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Wow! i saw this recipe on Everyday Italian, and it looked kind of funky at first, with the green sauce and all, but i tried it because it sounded good. I cooked it one night, and i mean, how can something so quick and easy be the best pasta dish!? It was wonoderful! Actually, to tell you the truth, it was even better the next day when it was refrigerated. It was great hot, but try it cold too! Oh yeah, use 2 cloves of garlic instead.
Great quick recipe
05/26/2007 at 02:58pm
User: Melodie from Pewaukee, WI User Rating:
This recipe is very fast. The only thing is the garlic needs to be toned down, otherwise it is a winner among my family.
MMM good!
05/25/2007 at 07:14pm
User: Karen from Spring Hill, FL User Rating:
This was very easy and very delish!! I love the salty flavor of the goat cheese and the spinach is so awesome when it starts to wilt on the pasta!!! MMMM!!!
Meh
05/24/2006 at 04:05pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very easy to make, and we added grilled chicken too. However, I thought this was bland. I won't make this again.
comfort food
05/21/2006 at 07:12pm
User: Barbara from CHicago, IL User Rating:
Healthy, fast and oh so good! what more can you ask for?
Tasty
05/17/2006 at 12:49pm
User: Tina from Statesville, NC User Rating:
After reading other reviews, I only used two cloves of garlic, but didn'ty skimp on goat cheese. My family likes the taste of goat cheese and I felt that gave it the special flavor. I threw in a little fresh basil too.
just okay
05/15/2006 at 07:39am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It was easy to make, but just okay tasting - will not make again.
Garlic Lovers Unite
05/13/2008 at 10:39am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is great if you love garlic. The combination of spinach, cheeses, garlic and pasta is delicious.
Family Loves It
05/12/2008 at 07:17pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I have a 13 year old and 4 year old and they both love this meal. It's very easy to prepare which allows my kids to help.
Yum!
05/12/2006 at 05:32pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very easy! and has lots of flavor.
Good occasional dinner
05/11/2007 at 02:19pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
this pasta is very good but you can only eat it in small portions because the goat cheese is a powerful ingredient. it's good though.
Outstanding!
05/10/2007 at 09:43pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My brother hates spinach, or so he thought! This dish was so utterly delicious, even he was won over by it. And it was so easy to prepare!
Nice & Cheesy
05/10/2006 at 10:05am
User: Joe from Greer, SC User Rating:
Very Easy to make...Garlic spinach & cheese tasted good together...nice for a side dish...I am gonna chop some grilled chicken into it next time to see how it does as a main dish.
Good but Garlicky!
05/05/2006 at 08:27pm
User: TRACY from Philadelphia, PA User Rating:
This was really good - nice flavors although it was a bit garlicky. My family is not big on goat cheese so I substituted ricotta cheese and it came out great!
Simple and tasty
05/05/2006 at 04:59pm
User: John from Kure Beach, NC User Rating:
Substitute whole grain or multigrain pasta in this dish, and you've got a healthy good meal.
Health Pasta at its best
05/04/2006 at 05:49pm
User: Sheila from Pearland, TX User Rating:
This was an excellant easy dish. I added some grilled chicken the second time and was still great.
easy, healthy and tasty
05/02/2006 at 05:54pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Thank you Giada. Another fantastic recipe and so easy for a weeknight meal.
suprising taste
05/01/2006 at 11:36am
User: Mary from Portage, IN User Rating:
I really liked it. My husband could'nt keep his hands out of the dish!!!!
Too much garlic....
04/29/2008 at 07:44pm
User: lisa from san jose, CA User Rating:
ok maybe I just don't like raw garlic, but this was extremely overpowering...after my first taste test, I decided to double the recipe without any additional garlic and it is still too strong....next time I will make it with roasted garlic and add lemon juice and hot sauce
excellent
04/29/2006 at 06:28pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was a fast and absolutely delicious recipe. Thank you Giada!
Amazing!
04/28/2006 at 09:56am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This pasta was phenomenal! It was incredibly easy to make with the help of a food processor and pulls together in a snap. You literally cannot mess it up. I made a few changes to make it even healthier: instead of the goat-cheese and cream-cheese combination, I used about equal parts low-fat cream cheese and fat-free cream cheese and it came out fantastic. It tasted very rich, definitely not "light." The spinach sauce is fantastic on the al dente pasta. This is perfect if you love garlic. Some may find it a bit overpowering; if this is the case, cut the garlic down to just 2 cloves (vs. 3). Also, beware that she says it makes 4 main dish servings or 6 side dish servings. Well, this seems to be a huge underestimate! I made it last night and came out with about 6-7 MAIN dish servings, when served with a salad. Definitely try this recipe--you won't be disappointed!
More goat cheese, please!
04/27/2008 at 02:50pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Giada's recipes are always simple but delicious. This is a new favorite, although I will definitely add more goat cheese this time. I used whole wheat pasta and topped it with a few toasted pine nuts for added protein and texture.
two sour
04/27/2006 at 09:23pm
User: emely from providence, RI User Rating:
too much garlick
Too fast, too simple!
04/25/2006 at 07:41pm
User: Scheron from Jackson Heights, NY User Rating:
This is the best pasta dish ever! The first time I made it, I was shocked at how simple it really was (even after seeing Giada make it on her show). The second time I added shrimp simply blanching them in the pasta water for the last 2 minutes. Tonight, I shredded what was left of my roasted chicken from the night before into it. YUM!
it's an acquired taste
04/25/2006 at 03:15pm
User: Katherine from Jamaica Plain, MA User Rating:
I had a bad experience w/goat cheese in spain (they do something weird with it), but i thought that "our" goat cheese would not be so bad. Well, I almost couldn't bear to eat this. And yes, it was fresh goat cheese and cream cheese. However, if you like the taste of goat cheese, then you may like this dish. Also, don't overdo the garlic - i put 4 cloves instead of 3, figuring it would not make much of a difference, but it definitely did.
EASY NEEDS PIZZAZ
04/24/2006 at 09:20pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
THIS WAS EASY TO PREPARE BUT NEEDED A KICK TO IT
QUICK, HEALTHY, TASTY
04/24/2006 at 12:26pm
User: wendy from Foster City, CA User Rating:
Dinner was on the table in under 20 minutes! Adding pasta water is a must. I'll try adding chicken next time too. Very versitile.
Simple...and Wonderful!
04/22/2006 at 07:53pm
User: Leila from La Mesa, CA User Rating:
I made this dish from memory after seeing it on the show. I only put in two cloves of garlic, and it was still a little strong--I couldn't believe it when I checked just now and it said to use three! Maybe one raw, two roasted would be good? I just love this recipe, though, and it's so unbelievably easy.
Wonderfully easy!
04/22/2006 at 05:51pm
User: ANNIE from Raleigh, NC User Rating:
Another wonderful recipe from Giada! Simple and easy to make. I substituted tortellini and it was nice.
Penne with Spinach Sauce
04/22/2006 at 02:23pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very simple to make with tons of flavor!!
Easy
04/22/2006 at 11:50am
User: Joan from East Falmouth, MA User Rating:
This recipe was easy and delicious. I gave the recipe to my daughter and she loved it too! Thanks Giada!
WOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOW
04/21/2006 at 07:03pm
User: JoAnn from ST PETERSBURG, FL User Rating:
This was the easiest thing I have ever made but don't tell anyone. The taste just perks up your taste buds and your nostrils. I am planning on serving this at my next dinner party. Wonderful, Excellent, Simple and oh so tasty. Thank you.
Very YUMMY!!!
04/21/2006 at 12:23am
User: Shelley from Avondale, AZ User Rating:
I added chicken breast cooked on the stove in olive oil. My hubby & I considered it to be so good!! We love spaghetti, however it is too heavy - so this was a very nice healthy light alternative!!!
Okay.. in the best way possible
04/20/2007 at 03:22am
User: Amanda from Cerritos, CA User Rating:
I personally would have given it 3 stars, but my family loved the dish. I guess I was expecting more. It's different, in a good way, and is really versitle. I had this with parmesan crusted salmon, if I make it again, maybe I'll make chicken.