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Penne with Spinach and Ham

List of Ingredients





1 pound penne pasta
3 Tbs olive oil
1 tsp garlic-flavored oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 package (10 oz.) fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
1 pound smoked ham, cut into 1x1/4-inch-thick strips
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese



Recipe



Cook pasta according to package directions.

Meanwhile, combine oils, salt and red pepper flakes in large bowl. Drain pasta in colander, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Toss hot pasta with reserved pasta water, oil mixture, spinach, ham and cheese until spinach wilts and cheese melts.

Makes 6 servings.