Spinach and Summer Tomato Pasta
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Author Notes: This simple and delicious dish was created obviously during summer time using our own home grown plump tomatoes! - JennT1981
Serves 2-4
- 6 ounces angel hair pasta
- 8 cups water, for boiling
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flake
- 1 pinch salt, to taste
- 1 pinch pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 1/2 cup sungold heirloom tomatoes, cut in half
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add pasta.
- Cook just until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl.
- In the meantime heat oil over medium in a small skillet and add spinach.
- Cook for 1 to 2 minutes before adding garlic, nutmeg, red pepper flake, salt and pepper.
- Cook another 2 to 3 minutes then remove from heat and set aside.
- Gently toss spinach mixture throughout pasta until evenly distributed.
- Next add butter and tomatoes; toss to coat and mix evenly. Garnish with parmesan and serve
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Recipe Using Heirloom Tomatoes
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Spinach Recipe
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