Penne With Spinach and Asiago Cheese

A quick weeknight recipe. Serve with grilled chicken and garlic bread for a complete meal.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb penne pasta (or pasta of choice)
• 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
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Add the cooked pasta and toss. Add the cheeses, salt, pepper, and the pasta cooking liquid and stir to combine.
4. Transfer the pasta to a serving plate and serve.