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Cheesy Spinach Tomato Pasta

Two Chef Mission
Delicious and light, this recipe combines monterey jack and goat cheese with the fresh bite of spinach and cherry tomatoes. Creamy and flavorful!
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 2 people
Calories 1044 kcal

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
Keyword Italian, Pasta, Pasta Dishes, Pasta Recipes, Recipes, Simple Recipes, Spinach, Tomato, vegetables, Vegetatarian, Winter
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