Rotini with Red Spinach Sauce

Spinach takes center stage in this Rotini dish with red sauce.

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Total Time:
30 mins
Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients:

10 oz Creamette 150^® Rotini

1/4 cup olive oil

1/4 cup chopped onion

6 each garlic cloves, minced

1 1/2 cups chicken broth

28 oz diced tomatoes

6 oz tomato paste

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp ground black pepper

1/4 tsp dried Italian herbs

1/4 tsp dried red pepper flakes

4 cups fresh spinach leaves, coarsely chopped

grated Parmesan cheese, if desired

Cooking Directions:

1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat oil, add onion and garlic. Cook three minutes or until tender, but not brown.

2. Add chicken broth, tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper, Italian herbs and red pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered about 15 minutes. Add spinach; cook 2 minutes or until wilted.

3. Meanwhile, prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.

4. Toss hot sauce and sauce. Sprinkle with cheese.