Fusilli with Spinach and Asiago Cheese

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Weeknight Wonders

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (258)

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Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 30 min

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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.

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recipe Fusilli with Spinach and Asiago Cheese
Khalilah Jamaica Plain, MA 11-01-2009
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Good and Easy
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I tried the recipe and it was great. I took from some of the reviews, I added onion and added the cheese after pouring the... pasta water. I also add these spices: oregano, garlic powder, basil and a little chili powder. Next time I may add mushrooms and instead of cherry tomatoes, I will use sun-dried tomatoes. It's a nice light pasta dish. Read more
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JoAnn Las Vegas, NV 10-30-2009
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Great Dish
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was so delicious that it was hard to believe how easy it was. I'll definitely make this again. I used whole wheat... fusilli and it tasted just as good. Giada is the best.Read more
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Mary Oakbrook, IL 10-28-2009
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'M' from Chicago
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I disagree with Mel from Seattle! The flavor in this dish comes from everything - the oil, garlic, s&p, pasta water and... cheeses. I agree that the cheese clumps after the dish has cooled or after it's been refrigerated. The way around that is to hold off on adding the cheese. After adding the pasta water and combining everything else, spoon out the pasta in separate serving dishes, and THEN add the cheeses right away, while it's still hot. That way, you can refrigerate the pasta, heat it up in the micro at a later time and add the cheeses to each individual dish. And I think this has tons of flavor - if made the right way!Read more
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Susan Ballston Lake, NY 10-28-2009
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Healthy takes great!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have been making a similiar recipe for years using feta cheese. this is so healthy and delicious. Now I can have variety.
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Melinda Colorado Springs, CO 10-22-2009
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I'll be adding this to my repertoire
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I saw this on TV and realized I had everything on hand to make it. It's quick, easy and tastes good. It also has everything... needed to be a complete meal. Since I'm mostly meatless, I am constantly on the lookout for recipes that are satisfying, easy and flavorful - this fits perfectly.Read more
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Barney Las Vegas, NV 10-21-2009
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Loved it
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Just made this recipe and my wife and I completely loved it. Four thumbs up. Innexpensive, and very easy to make. Giada you... did it again with this one. Oh one thing I would recommend is using a litte less pasta. 10-12oz instead of 16oz. ThanksRead more