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Linguini and Tomato Sauce Florentine

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1-pound box:linguini
  • :For sauce
  • 1 tablespoon :olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons:prepared crushed garlic
  • 1 :small onion diced
  • 1 24-ounce can:tomato sauce
  • 1 16-ounce package :chopped frozen spinach , thawed and drained
  • 1/3 cup :grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons:heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon:salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon:coarse black pepper

Instructions

Preparation

  • Cook linguini according to package directions. While pasta is cooking prepare sauce.
  • In a 10-inch skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add garlic, sauté for 1 minute. Add onion and sauté until soft and lightly golden.
  • Add tomato sauce, spinach and cheese, stirring well.
  • Add cream, salt and pepper, and stir.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes. Pour over pasta and toss.

Tips

  • Tip: This sauce is also delish over grilled fish such as tuna, sea bass or halibut.
  • This recipe is an original from my Aunt Rachel. It has the aroma and sophisticated taste of a complex Italian dish, without a days worth of work.