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FUSILLI WITH SPINACH AND ASIAGO CHEESE



Fusilli with Spinach and Asiago Cheese image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound fusilli pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (9-ounce) bag fresh spinach, roughly chopped
8 ounces (1/2 pint) cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup (about 3 1/2-ounces) grated Asiago
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
  • Meanwhile, warm olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the spinach and tomatoes and cook until the spinach wilts, about 2 more minutes. Add the cooked pasta and toss. Add the cheeses, salt, pepper, and the pasta cooking liquid and stir to combine.
  • Transfer the pasta to a serving plate and serve.

MEAN GREEN FUSILLI



Mean Green Fusilli image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 ounces fusilli
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons salted butter
4 large poblano or Anaheim chiles, roasted, peeled and chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, diced
1 jalapeno, minced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped, plus more for sprinkling
1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
Splash of white wine
Splash of cream
2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to the package instructions.
  • Meanwhile, place a skillet over medium-high heat and add the butter. When the butter has melted, add the chiles, garlic, onion and jalapeno. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes to start softening the onions. Add the cilantro, broth and wine. Turn up the heat and cook for 3 minutes until the sauce has boiled and reduced slightly.
  • Drain the pasta and stir it into the sauce. Add the cream, then the Monterey Jack. Stir to coat the pasta and add salt and pepper. When the cheese has melted into the sauce and everything is combined, serve with a sprinkle of cilantro.

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