Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1 head of garlic (roasted)
  • 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 medium onion (cut into large dice)
  • 1 box Bow-tie pasta
  • 6 oz baby spinach (I had a pre-washed bag of spinach I used (it was a 6 oz package.)
  • 2 cups fresh tomatoes (diced)
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Fresh grated Parmesan cheese

Instruction

  • Put half of the olive oil, roasted garlic cloves (see Notes for more info) and balsamic vinegar into a small food processor or a small bowl. Process or mash until the garlic is no longer large pieces.
  • Put the remaining oil and the butter into a saucepan with chopped onions, a pinch of salt and and some fresh ground pepper; cook the onion until translucent and starting to brown; add the garlic/oil mixture and thoroughly incorporate with the onions. Remove to bowl.
  • Using the same pot, fill with salted water and bring it to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions til al dente. Drain and return to the pot.
  • Add the uncooked baby spinach and the onion/garlic/oil mixture to the pot and toss together.
  • On medium heat, add the diced tomatoes, stirring to combine. Heat for an additional 2 minutes; stirring constantly.
  • Serve in bowls with fresh grated Parmesan cheese grated on top.