Farfalle With Chicken, Ricotta, Spinach, and Plum Tomatoes

Use dark meat chicken for a richer flavor.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb farfalle pasta
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  tablespoon  minced garlic
• 1  tablespoon  chopped shallot
• 8  ounces chicken, cooked and shredded
• 1  cup white wine
• 1  cup whole canned tomatoes, drained and crushed
• 1  cup fresh spinach
• 1⁄4 cup ricotta cheese
• 1⁄4 cup heavy cream
•  salt and pepper
•  shaved parmesan cheese (to garnish) (optional)

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. While pasta is cooking, heat the oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and shallot and saute for 2 minutes. Add the chicken, wine, and tomatoes. Simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Add the drained cooked pasta, spinach, ricotta, and cream. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with Parmesan.