Creamy Tuscan Pasta with BlixSam Pasta a la Sam

Ingredients

• 250 g pasta, penne or fettuccine
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for topping
• 2 tsp BlixSam Pasta a la Sam
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Fresh basil, for garnish

Method

1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 1–2 minutes.
4. Add the spinach and cook until wilted.
5. Pour in the cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese and BlixSam Pasta a la Sam. Season with salt and black pepper.
6. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
7. Serve hot, topped with extra Parmesan and fresh basil.