Sweet Rustic Tomato Sauce with Spinach Noodles

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What you’ll need:
1 package of spinach linguine
1 Tbsp olive oil
6-7 cherry tomatoes halved
2 cloves garlic chopped
1 white onion chopped
1 can of diced tomatoes
1 handful spinach
1/4 C water
1/4 C red wine vinegar
1/4 C agave maple syrup
1 Tsp sea salt
1 Tsp black pepper
1/2 Tsp cayenne pepper
Fresh basil, thyme (whatever you have on hand)
Goat cheese (optional)

What you’ll do:
Over medium heat in a large skillet heat oil, garlic and onions

Cook for about 5 minutes until onions are softened

Add diced tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, vinegar, syrup, water, basil, sea salt, pepper and cayenne pepper

Stir thoroughly

Turn down heat and simmer for 20 minutes

In a large pot bring 6 C of water to a boil

Add linguine and cook for 4-5 minutes or according to instructions on the package

Strain and immediately add olive oil to help prevent the noodles from sticking

Once sauce has thickened add to noodles

Top with more fresh herbs if desired and add goat cheese (optional)

Enjoy!!