Quick pasta with tomatoes
Chad Minton
The Ritz-Carlton, Marina Del Rey

                    Ingredients
Extra-virgin olive oil
 2 Heirloom tomatoes
 Chopped garlic
 1 ½ - 2 cups pre-cooked pasta
 White wine
 Chicken broth
 Heavy cream
 Chopped fresh basil
 Balsamic vinegar
 Fresh spinach
 Shredded Parmesan cheese
Directions
Pour about 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil into a hot sauté pan, add about 1 teaspoon chopped garlic, 2 heirloom tomatoes, cut in chunks, a splash of white wine and salt and pepper. Add pre-cooked pasta, ½ cup chicken broth and ½ cup heavy cream. Stir in ¼ cup chopped fresh basil, a splash of Balsamic vinegar and a handful of fresh spinach. Stir gently until all ingredients are heated thoroughly. Serve topped with shredded Parmesan and cracked black pepper.
Serves 1.
