Name: Pasta Carbonara with Tomatoes and Spinach
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil; 8 oz. pkg. fresh baby spinach; 3 garlic cloves (minced); 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved); 6 oz. Parmesan cheese (shredded); ½ tsp kosher salt; ½ tsp freshly ground pepper; 1 egg; 16 oz. pkg. penne pasta; ¼ cup fresh basil (optional)

Ripe cherry tomatoes and fresh baby spinach are the perfect addition to pasta with a carbonara sauce. They cook up quickly on the stovetop with minimal fuss but make a refreshing and flavorful dinner. Try mixing up various styles of hearty pasta for a different balance of flavors.

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Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 25 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

1 Tbsp olive oil
8 oz. pkg. fresh baby spinach
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
6 oz. Parmesan cheese, shredded
½ tsp kosher salt
½ tsp freshly ground pepper
1 egg
16 oz. pkg. penne pasta
¼ cup fresh basil, optional

Instructions

In a large pot, bring 3 quarts water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
While pasta is cooking, heat oil a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic for about 1 minute then add spinach and tomatoes. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until tomatoes are tender.
In a large bowl, whisk together cheese, salt, pepper, and egg. Toss drained pasta with egg mixture. Add tomato/spinach mixture, tossing until sauce thickens.
Sprinkle each serving with fresh basil if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Try mixing up various styles of hearty pasta for a different texture and balance of flavors.

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Pasta Carbonara with Tomatoes and Spinach