Ziti with Spinach and Gorgonzola Cream Sauce

By jenknoll

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

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

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.

2. Heat extra-virgin olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add cherry tomatoes, salt, crushed red pepper, and minced garlic to pan; cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Stir in half- and- half and Gorgonzola cheese; cook 2 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring constantly. Stir in spinach and pasta; cook 1 minute or until spinach wilts, tossing occasionally.