Asiago and Pasta Spinach Salad

You will need:

3 cups boiling water

4 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil (about 2 cups)

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 cloves garlic, crushed

6 cups hot cooked cavatappi (about 6 ounces uncooked ridged, spiral pasta)

1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach, torn

3/4 cup grated Asiago cheese

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Combine boiling water and sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl; let stand 30 minutes. Drain and chop.Combine tomatoes, oil, salt, pepper, and garlic in a large bowl. Add pasta and spinach; toss gently. Sprinkle with cheeses; toss gently.

NOTE: May substitute the Italian cavatappi with fusilli, penne or any other medium-sized pasta.

~Cooking Light Recipie