Penne Bake with Spinach and Tomatoes

Preheat oven to 400 F.

Cook the pasta according to package instructions. When done, drain it and set aside.

In a medium skillet, heat the oil and butter over medium-high. Once the butter starts bubbling, add the onions. Saute until they start to soften, 5 minutes. Add the garlic, crushed red pepper and paprika. Saute another minute. Stir in the tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and simmer 5 to 10 minutes.

Add in the cooked pasta and spinach. Stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.

Pour mixture into a medium sized baking dish, sprinkle with cheese and breadcrumbs.

Bake for 20 minutes. If the cheese isn’t melted and hasn’t started to bubble and brown, flip the oven to the broiler for maybe a minute.

Go ahead and serve yourself two helpings. I mean, why not?