GARLIC CREAM SAUCE PASTA
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Ingredients
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1 cup half and half
  • ½ teaspoon basil
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flake
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 pound rigatoni pasta, cooked al dente
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and sliced
  • ½ cup cooked bacon, crumbled
Instructions
  1. In a large pan over medium heat, saute tomatoes in olive oil for 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add half and half, basil, oregano, thyme, red pepper flake, salt, and pepper to pan and bring to a boil.
  3. Once boiling, add parmesan and reduce to simmer. Stir until cheese is melted, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Toss pasta with sauce, sliced chicken, and bacon. Top with additional parmesan.
Recipe by Rachel Schultz at https://rachelschultz.com/2016/10/13/garlic-cream-sauce-pasta/