Irish Heart Rigatoni Pasta with Goat's Cheese and Spinach Marinara

Name: Irish Heart Rigatoni Pasta with Goat's Cheese and Spinach Marinara
Ingredients: 350g / 12oz rigatoni pasta or use penne or fusilli; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon sugar; 400g / 14oz can chopped tomatoes; 100g / 4oz baby spinach leaves; 1 tablespoon basil pesto (homemade or shop-bought); 100g / 4oz soft goats’ cheese, cut into cubes (or use Boilie goats’ cheese from a jar); 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts; Handful fresh basil leaves, roughly torn; A little salt and freshly ground black pepper; Tossed green salad

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This Mediterranean style rigatoni pasta with goat's cheese, basil pesto, toasted pine nuts and spinach is a great heart healthy speedy dinner.

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350g / 12oz rigatoni pasta or use penne or fusilli
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
400g / 14oz can chopped tomatoes
100g / 4oz baby spinach leaves
1 tablespoon basil pesto (homemade or shop-bought)
100g / 4oz soft goats’ cheese, cut into cubes (or use Boilie goats’ cheese from a jar)
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
Handful fresh basil leaves, roughly torn
A little salt and freshly ground black pepper
Tossed green salad