Nutritional Information
Calories: 335
Fat: 10.4g
Protein: 12.3g
Carbohydrates: 49.9g
Fiber: 3.6g
Cholesterol: 26mg
Iron: 2.6mg
Sodium: 485mg
Calcium 129mg

Servings
Serves 2.
Serving size: 1 1/4 cups.

Time To Cook
Total Preparation & Cooking time: 40 minutes total.


Ziti Pasta With Spinach, Cherry Tomatoes, And Gorgonzola Sauce

Gorgonzola cheese makes this a grown-up macaroni and cheese dish with a rich and pungent flavor.

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces uncooked ziti
  • 1/2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 6 tablespoons half-and-half
  • 3 tablespoons Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
  • 1 cup fresh spinach

Directions
 
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting any salt and fat, drain & set aside.
  2. Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add cherry tomatoes, salt, crushed red pepper, and minced garlic to pan. Cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
  4. Stir in half-and-half and Gorgonzola cheese. Cook 2 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring constantly.
  5. Stir in spinach and pasta, cook 1 minute or until spinach wilts, tossing occasionally.

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