Sista Felicia’s Penne Pasta with Gorgonzola Cheese Spinach & Cherry Tomato

Part of Her weekly Fresh from the Farm and Farmer’s Market Series

Ingredients:
4 cups fresh spinach
2 cup cherry tomatoes
1 lb. Penne pasta
1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 cup pasta water

Directions:
Step 1: bring large pot of water to a boil; add 1 tablespoon kosher salt

Step 2: bring water to a second boil, add pasta, and cook penne pasta until it’s soft but still holds its shape, al dente

Step 3: while pasta is cooking place cleaned spinach into a large pasta serving bowl

Step 4: Using a paring knife, cut each tomato in half

Step 5: scatter cut tomatoes over fresh prepared spinach leaves

Step 6: Crumble Gorgonzola cheese over the top of the spinach and tomatoes

Step 7: using a large spider spatula carefully transfer al dente pasta over the spinach tomato and cheese

Step 8: pour reserved pasta water over the top, and toss well using kitchen tongs

Step 9: top with a dusting of Parmesan cheese and freshly ground pepper

 

Enjoy!