Bow Ties with Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes

• 12 oz. bow-tie (farfalle) pasta
• 4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp. minced garlic
• 1 bag fresh spinach
• 1/2 tsp. each salt and pepper
• 1 pt. cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 c. pine nuts or slivered almonds
• 3/4 c. shredded Parmesan cheese

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions.
2. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
3. Meanwhile, heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Add half the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
5. Add half the spinach and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper and cook until spinach begins to wilt, 1 to 2 minutes.
6. Add the remaining spinach and cook until beginning to wilt, 1 to 2 minutes; transfer to a plate.
7. Add the remaining 3 Tbsp oil and garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring, until garlic is golden brown.
8. Add the tomatoes and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper and cook until the tomatoes begin to soften, 1 to 2 minutes.
9. Add the tomatoes, spinach, nuts and cheese to the pasta and toss to combine.

bowtie, extravirgin olive oil, garlic, fresh spinach, salt, cherry tomatoes, pine nuts, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.delish.com/recipefinder/bow-ties-spinach-cherry-tomatoes-recipe-121275 (may not work)