Penne Mozzarella

By llbowles

Ingredients

• 1 2/3 cups uncooked penne (pasta type)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 cup skim milk mozzarella, cubed
• 1 1/2 cups bagged baby spinach

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions. Ladle out 1/2 cup of the boiled water and set aside, then strain pasta. In a medium skillet warm the oil. Add tomatoes and garlic then saute' over medium heat until soft (15 minutes approximately). Add the cheese, spinach and pasta water. Remove from heat. Toss with pasta, then cover with lid until cheese melts.