Pasta in a Tomato-Garlic-Parmesan Cream Sauce

I had 30 minutes to prep, cook, and eat last night before leaving for my classes. The results did not taste like a 30 minute meal at all.. this was one of the best pasta sauces I've made!





Ingredients

• Penne pasta
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 shallot, chopped
• 1 c light or heavy cream
• 1/3 c Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp thyme
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp dry white wine
• Handful of fresh spinach (optional, but I loved it in this dish!)

Directions

• Cook pasta; set aside
• Heat olive oil; add shallots and garlic, saute. Add tomatoes, stir.
• Add the white wine and thyme. Reduce heat, and allow to simmer for a few minutes.
• Add the cream and bring to a simmer
• Add the cheese and salt, stir
• Toss the pasta in the sauce. If you are using spinach, add it once you turn the heat off so it wilts. Adjust salt if necessary.

I'm so glad I made enough to have leftovers tonight!