GARLIC CREAM SAUCE PASTA
- 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
- 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.
- Add half and half, basil, oregano, thyme, red pepper flake, salt, and pepper to pan and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, add parmesan and reduce to simmer. Stir until cheese is melted, about 1-2 minutes.
- 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/
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