Pasta with Asiago Cheese and Spinach

Ingredients

• 3 cups boiling water
• 4 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil (about 2 cups)
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 6 cups hot cooked cavatappi (about 12 ounces uncooked ridged, spiral pasta)
• 1 (10-ounce) bag fresh spinach, torn
• 3/4 cup (3 ounces) grated Asiago cheese
• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) finely grated fresh Parmesan cheese

Preparation

1. Combine boiling water and sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl; let stand 30 minutes. Drain and chop.
2. Combine tomatoes, oil, salt, pepper, and garlic in a large bowl. Add pasta and spinach; toss gently. Sprinkle with cheeses; toss gently.