Fusilli With Spinach and Asiago Cheese
"Another GREAT side from Giada. The kids and I even eat this as a main dish when my husband is out of town. My VERY picky 2 and 4 year old devour this. Super easy, super healthy! I usually double the amount of tomatoes and the amount of spinach since it's seems like too much pasta and not enough veggies when made as stated. Wonderful!"
photo by RedVinoGirl
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 1 lb fusilli
- 1⁄4 cup olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 (9 ounce) bag fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup asiago cheese, grated (about 3.5 ounces)
- 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese, fresh grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3⁄4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
directions
- 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. Drain pasta reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
- Meanwhile, warm olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the spinach and tomatoes and cook until the spinach wilts, about 2 more minutes. Add the cooked pasta and toss. Add the cheeses, salt, pepper, and the pasta cooking liquid and stir to combine.
- Transfer the pasta to a serving plate and serve.
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Reviews
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I've been making this for years and it is still one of my favorite pasta dishes. My daughter now makes it for her family! -
I love this on linguine and have made it several times in the past few months. It's a favorite with us! I have added shrimp in too and it's delicious! -
I have made this several times and it always turns out great. I do add 1 lb. cooked boneless chicken and some red peppers flakes. Thanks. -
I've made this recipe a number of times. It is totally delicious. I've also added kidney beans to it and even eat it cold sometimes! It's comfort food at it's best.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
RedVinoGirl
United States
I love to try new recipes and often try so many new recipes that I forget about all the great ones I've already made. My focus in cooking is to cook healthy and lower in fat without compromising the taste of the food.
