Garlic Butter & Tomato Pasta

Step 1

Cook the pasta according to package directions, until al dente.

Step 2

As the pasta cooks, begin making the sauce. Heat the butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Add the garlic, tomatoes, and Italian seasoning to the butter and oil, cooking until the tomatoes soften and release their juices. Be careful not to let all the liquid evaporate.

Step 4

Mix the spinach into the skillet and cook until wilted.

Step 5

Add ¼ cup of the hot pasta water to the skillet, before draining the pasta.

Step 6

Mix the drained pasta into the skillet, along with the Parmesan cheese. Toss to coat the pasta in the sauce. Season with more salt and pepper, and sprinkle more Parmesan over the top,if desired. Serve while hot.