Garden Pasta Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb. thin whole grain pasta 1 pint cherry tomatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil + 1 1 – 8oz. package sliced mushrooms 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoons onion powder 1 – 6 oz shredded carrot 1 – 28oz. can crushed tomatoes 1 bunch fresh spinach Salt and pepper to taste Roasted cashews, chopped (optional)

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a cookie sheet lined with aluminum foil, spread tomatoes. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place in oven for about 15 minutes or until they begin to burst.

Step 2: In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add sliced mushrooms. Cover and cook until tender. About 10 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Step 3: Add shredded carrot, garlic and onion powder, salt and pepper. Stir for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 4: Add crushed tomatoes and continue to stir until heated through.

Step 5: While preparing your garden mixture, boil pasta as directed on package.

Step 6: Drain pasta lightly and add to garden mixture. Mix well.

Step 7: Wilt in spinach. Top with roasted cherry tomatoes roasted cashews and serve.