Dinner for 6

Bow Tie Pasta

Name: Bow Tie Pasta
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 3 cloves garlic; 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp italian seasoning; 9 fresh basil leaves (optional); 1/2 cup heavy cream; 12 oz bow tie pasta; 2 cups baby spinach; 1/2 cup thinly sliced sun-dried tomatoes; freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Bow tie pasta joins a tomato cream sauce with spinach, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes for a hearty meal.

$1.27per serving $

50 minstart to table

6servings

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Ingredients

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp italian seasoning
9 fresh basil leaves (optional)
1/2 cup heavy cream
12 oz bow tie pasta
2 cups baby spinach
1/2 cup thinly sliced sun-dried tomatoes
freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the garlic for 1 minute.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, salt, and Italian seasoning, then simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
Boil a large pot of salted water, cook the bow tie pasta until tender, and drain it.
Stir the cream into the tomato sauce and cook for 2 minutes.
Add the pasta, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, then toss over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes until the spinach wilts.
Stir in the parmesan before serving.