Ziti with Spinach, Cherry Tomatoes, and Gorgonzola Sauce
By ROBandSEAN
Gorgonzola, an Italian blue cheese, gives this grown-up mac and cheese dish pungent flavor. If you'd like to make it more family-friendly, substitute your favorite blue or other creamy cheese. You can also substitute penne or rigatoni for ziti
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 time 40mins
Cooking time 40mins
Preparation
Step 1
Preparation
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.
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