Creamy Pasta Tomato

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons finely minced shallot
• 1 large garlic clove, finely minced
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (14-ounce) can chopped tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• ⅛ teaspoon cane sugar
• Pinch of dried oregano
• Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
• ¼ cup raw cashews
• ½ tablespoon tomato paste
• ¼ cup water
• ¼ cup pasta water
• ¼ to ½ teaspoon sea salt
• 10 ounces rigatoni pasta
• Extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
• 2 medium zucchini, sliced into thin half moons
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
• 2 (14-ounce) cans Mutti Cherry Tomatoes, drained
• 6 cups spinach or mix of spinach & arugula
• ¼ cup chopped parsley or sliced basil
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste