The Dish: Ziti with Spinach, Cherry Tomatoes, and Gorgonzola Sauce

2.28.2011

Ziti with Spinach, Cherry Tomatoes, and Gorgonzola Sauce

I made this for dinner group tonight and thought it was really easy and really good. If you don't like the flavor of gorgonzola though/or blue cheese you probably won't like it. I also added mushrooms when you add the tomatoes.

Prep Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 2 servings (serving size: 1 1/4 cups)

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

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.