Instructions

• Gather ingredients. Turn skillet to high for 30 seconds. Remove from heat. Add basil and stir. Simply pour over pasta, add chopped spinach, chicken (optional) and stir. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan Cheese..... or no cheese:)
• Prepare Quinoa as directed, drain and set aside. I always add 1 tbsp and 1 pinch of salt to the boiling water for the Quinoa.
• In separate prep dishes prepare the following 3 ingredients: chopped garlic (or use a garlic press), diced tomatoes, chopped basil
• Heat skillet, medium heat, with olive oil Turn skillet to high for 30 seconds. Remove from heat. Add basil and stir. Simply pour over pasta, add chopped spinach, chicken (optional) and stir. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan Cheese..... or no cheese:)
• Once the oil is slightly warm, add garlic and continuously stir about 1 minute. ( do not get the oil too hot and burn the garlic. If garlic turns brown it is burnt and will not taste good.. aka start over), add diced tomatoes, salt and pepper to taste.
• Once garlic is cooking and smells amazing. Add diced tomatoes, salt and pepper
• Quickly turn heat to high for 20-30 seconds.
• Remove from heat. Pour into serving dish.
• Sprinkle with basil and stir. Garnish with Parmesan Cheese.