Fusilli with Spinach and Asiago Cheese

By connieo

Absolutely delicious side dish! Try changing it up by using a variety of different vegetables.

Ingredients

• 1 pound fusilli pasta
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 (9-ounce) bag fresh spinach, roughly chopped
• 8 ounces (1/2 pint) cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup (about 3 1/2-ounces) grated Asiago
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from Foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes.

2. Drain pasta reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.

3. Meanwhile, warm olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat.

4. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

5. Add the spinach and tomatoes and cook until the spinach wilts, about 2 more minutes.

6. Add the cooked pasta and toss.

7. Add the cheeses, salt, pepper, and the pasta cooking liquid and stir to combine.

Transfer the pasta to a serving plate and serve.