Creamy Garlic Shells with Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes

This is a garlic lovers pasta dish. It's creamy with amazing garlic flavor. The spinach adds a nice crunch and the cherry tomatoes add some sweetness to counteract the garlic. Yum!

Creamy Garlic Shells with Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes
Adapted from Iowa Girl Eats

Ingredients:
·1 cup gluten free pasta shells (I use Tinkyada)
·1 TBS EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)
·1 TBS butter
·2½ tsp minced garlic
·1 TBS cornstarch
·¾ cup chicken broth
·¾ cup skim milk
·Salt and pepper
·¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
·½ tsp garlic powder
·2 tsp parsley flakes
·8oz cherry tomatoes, halved
·1 cup spinach leaves

Directions:
Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Heat butter and EVOO in a small saucepan until butter melts. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Sprinkle in cornstarch and cook for 1 minute.

Slowly pour in chicken broth and milk, whisking until mixture is smooth. Season with salt and pepper, then switch to a wooden spoon and stir constantly until mixture is thick and bubbly – about 5 minutes.

Take pot off heat and stir in cheese, garlic powder, and parsley until smooth. Add cooked pasta, tomatoes, and spinach; stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve.