16 ounces parmesan, grated - plus extra for serving
2 pounds pasta (I used fusilli corti bucati)
Fresh or freeze dried basil
Red pepper flakes
Optional: sausage, chicken, or bacon
Instructions
Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add tomatoes and allow to cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. They will begin bursting.
Add garlic cloves and cook for 3 minutes.
Add heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Cook over medium heat for 12-14 minutes to reduce cream, stirring frequently.
Remove from heat and stir in spinach and parmesan. The parmesan will melt and the spinach will wilt. Sausage, chicken, or bacon could be added at this time as well.
Top with red pepper flakes, basil, and additional parmesan.
Recipe by Rachel Schultz at https://rachelschultz.com/2024/12/05/my-beloved-alfredo-sauce/