Creamy Fettuccine with Broiled Tomatoes

Creamy Fettuccine with Broiled Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 3 pints cherry tomatoes
• 6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
• 12 oz uncooked fettuccine
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cups baby spinach
• 6 oz cream cheese
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
• ½ cup chopped pitted kalamata olives (optional)
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup torn fresh basil

Instructions

1.     Preheat broiler. Broil tomatoes and garlic on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet 4 minutes.

2.     Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving ⅓ cup pasta water.

3.     Heat oil in a large skillet; sauté spinach 1 minute. Add reserved pasta water, cheese, and red pepper; cook until cheese melts. Add tomato mixture, pasta, olives, and salt; toss with basil before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 412 Fat: 18.5g Saturated fat: 6.8g Carbohydrates: 52g Sodium: 596mg Dietary Fiber: 4.1g Protein: 11.5g Cholesterol: 31mg