I truly cannot imagine a more perfect pasta dish, especially when it comes to warm summer evenings. This is about as fresh, comforting, and bright as pasta dishes get.
Toss the tomatoes with olive oil, garlic and salt. Spread the coated tomatoes on a foil-lined roasting sheet and roast until the tomatoes are shriveled and lightly browned, approximately 20-30 minutes. Once they have finished roasting, scrape the tomatoes and juices into a large bowl. Add the spinach and sundried tomatoes to the bowl.
3
While the tomatoes are roasting, prepare the pasta according to the package directions. When the pasta is ready, drain it and toss with the spinach, roasted tomatoes, basil, and if so desired, lemon juice and cayenne pepper. To finish, sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and serve.
Nutrition Facts
6 servings
Serving size
1 cup
Amount per serving
Calories270
% Daily Value *
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat 0.6g3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol0mg
Sodium623mg28%
Total Carbohydrate54g20%
Dietary Fiber 8g29%
Total Sugars 0.3g
Protein8g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
5cupscherry tomatoes, halved
2tbspsun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1tbspextra virgin olive oil
6cloves garlic, minced
1tspsalt
2cupsbaby spinach, coarsely chopped
8oz(½ package) thin whole-wheat spaghetti
½cupfresh basil, chopped
¼cuppine nuts, toasted (optional)
1tbsplemon juice (optional)
1pinchcayenne pepper (optional)
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 400°F.
2
Toss the tomatoes with olive oil, garlic and salt. Spread the coated tomatoes on a foil-lined roasting sheet and roast until the tomatoes are shriveled and lightly browned, approximately 20-30 minutes. Once they have finished roasting, scrape the tomatoes and juices into a large bowl. Add the spinach and sundried tomatoes to the bowl.
3
While the tomatoes are roasting, prepare the pasta according to the package directions. When the pasta is ready, drain it and toss with the spinach, roasted tomatoes, basil, and if so desired, lemon juice and cayenne pepper. To finish, sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and serve.
AuthorLife and Health Network