Mediterranean Veggie 30 Minute Pasta

Ingredients:

8 ounces of gluten free pasta 

1 TBsp olive oil

1/2 tsp crushed red pepper

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 cups grape tomatoes, halved

1/4 tsp sea salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/2 cup marinated artichokes

1/4 cup tomato sauce or 3 Tbsp tomato paste

4 cups baby spinach

1/4 cup torn basil leaves

Directions:

1. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil.  Add pasta, cook 8 minutes or until al dente.  Reserve 1 cup pasta water, drain and set aside.

2. While pasta cooks, add oil to a large skillet over medium heat.  Swirl to coat, add red pepper flakes and garlic.  Saute 30 seconds.

3. Add tomato sauce or paste, stir over heat for about 1 minute.

4. Add tomatoes, salt, pepper, and artichokes.  Cook for about 5 minutes or until tomatoes begin to break down, stirring occasionally.

5. Add pasta, simmer for about 2 minutes.  If need more liquid add reserved water.  

6. Stir in spinach and basil, cook for about 2 minutes or until wilted.

7. Remove from heat and serve.