Cheesy Spinach Tomato Pasta
Delicious and light, this recipe combines monterey jack and goat cheese with the fresh bite of spinach and cherry tomatoes. Creamy and flavorful!
Equipment
- Cutting Board
- Chef Knife
- Pot
- Strainer
- Saute Pan
- Whisk
- Heat resistant spoon/spatula
Ingredients
- 1/2 box Ziti Pasta
- 1/2 pint Cherry Tomatoes halved
- 1/2 bag Spinach
- 1 oz Flour
- 1 oz Butter
- 1 cup Milk
- 4 oz Monterey Jack Cheese
- 4 oz Goat Cheese
- Olive Oil as needed
- Salt as needed
- Pepper as needed
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Stir in the pasta and cook to aldente. Drain and toss with a bit of oil so it doesn’t stick together
- Heat a sauce pan and add in the butter. Once melted whisk in the flour and make a roux. Whisk in the milk and bring to a simmer. A sauce like consistency should start to occur. Start stirring in the cheese and goat cheese. Season sauce, toss in the pasta and veggies, and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Serve & Enjoy!
Notes
If goat cheese is not your preference you could use cream cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 1044kcalCarbohydrates: 108gProtein: 48gFat: 47gSaturated Fat: 29gCholesterol: 119mgSodium: 742mgPotassium: 1112mgFiber: 6gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 8810IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 747mgIron: 6mg
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