Take Five Pasta

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions in salted boiling water. Drain and reserve.
2. While pasta is cooking, heat skillet over medium heat. Add tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes. Add sugar, pepper and spinach, cook for another 3 minutes or until spinach is wilted.
3. In a large bowl, toss tomato mixture with pasta. Garnish with parmesan and serve immediately.

TIP: To personalize this dish and match your family’s flavor preferences, try simple additions such as garlic and onions sautéed in olive oil, a sprinkle of oregano or basil, diced ham or pepperoni or olives and feta cheese.

Recipe Courtesy of Food & Culinary Professionals member Karen Buch, RDN, LDN