Spaghetti with Tapenade, Spinach, Goat Cheese, and Pine Nuts

This is my favorite dinner-in-a-flash. Luxurious tapenades from The Olive Press instantly transform plain pasta into a sophisticated, satisfying vegetarian dinner. Try adding grilled chicken or Italian sausage for an even heartier dish.

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp your favorite tapenade from The Olive Press

• 1 lb spaghetti

• 2 cups fresh spinach leaves

• 2 oz. crumbled goat cheese

• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

• 2 tbsp pine nuts

• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions in salted boiling water. Drain and return to pot.
2. While spaghetti cooks, toast pine nuts in a small skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant (about 1 minute).
3. Toss hot pasta with tapenade, spinach, goat cheese, pine nuts, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper to taste.
4. Serve hot.