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Salami garden pasta recipe

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 12 slices Hormel Natural Choice Uncured Hard Salami
• 1/2 pound linguine (or pasta of your choosing)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
• Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes (cut in half)
• 4 cups fresh spinach
• 1/2 cup prepared pesto
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Prepare the pasta according to the package directions.
2. Cut the salami into strips.
3. To a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil.
4. Add in the salami, and sauté until the edges begin to crisp.
5. Add the garlic and red pepper, and stir frequently to prevent burning.
6. Add the tomatoes, and cook until they begin to blister and release some liquid, about 5 to 7 minutes.
7. Add the drained pasta, and toss to combine all the ingredients.
8. Add in the pesto and spinach and then salt and pepper, to taste.
9. Continuing tossing together to combine.
10. Once the spinach begins to wilt and all the ingredients are combined, remove from the heat, and serve.

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