Sunday, February 22, 2009

Spinach Ziti

INGREDIENTS
8 ounces ziti pasta (or whatever you like)
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes (I used diced)
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 ounces fresh spinach, washed and chopped (or more)
2 ounces cream cheese (I used 4oz)
1 8oz can of tomato sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

DIRECTIONS
Bring a large pot filled with salted water to a boil. Add ziti and cook until tender but still firm, about 12 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine tomatoes, tomato sauce and hot pepper flakes. Warm over medium-low heat, breaking up tomatoes if necessary.

Drain pasta and return to hot pan. Add spinach, cream cheese,nutmeg, and tomatoes. Cook, stirring, over low heat until spinach wilts, 1-2 minutes. Stir and toss gently to mix.

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