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First published in Wish April 2007

Tips, facts, and how-to

Asiago note: Creamy Asiago (known as Asiago Pressato) is like brie’s exotic Italian cousin. Soft and nutty, it melts into a decadent light coating for the pasta. If you can’t find it, substitute any creamy cheese such as brie or goat cheese.

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Spinach Pasta With Tomatoes & Creamy Asiago Cheese

This is a quick and easy vegetarian pasta. A side salad rounds out the meal nicely.

Ingredients (SERVES 6)

1 lb spinach spaghetti or linguini
8 oz creamy Asiago cheese, cut into bite-sized pieces
2½ cups roughly chopped assorted tomatoes
1 cup small basil leaves
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Add spaghetti to a large pot of salted boiling water. Cook for 8 minutes or until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water.
  2. Toss pasta with cheese, tomatoes (and any juices), and basil.
  3. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and reserved water if pasta is sticky or dry. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.

Nutritional information

Nutrients per serving: about 326 calories, 15 g fat, 15 g protein, 33 g carbohydrates, 2 g fibre.

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