Life Style: 2 tbsp olive oil

3 garlic cloves, chopped

1 large red chili, chopped (and deseeded for milder flavor)

250 grams cherry tomatoes, halved

250 grams (8 ounces) frozen leaf spinach

300 grams tagliatelle

100 grams light cream cheese

Green Salad (optional) In a frying pan, heat the oil on low heat. Add the garlic and chilli and cook for 3 minutes, or until softened. Add tomatoes and spinach; Add spices. Cover the pan, turn the heat to high, and cook for 7-9 minutes, until the spinach is wilted. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in boiling water according to packet instructions. Drain, reserving 150 ml (1/4 pt) of the cooking water.

Remove the frying pan from the heat and stir in the cream cheese. Add pasta to pan with a splash of cooking water; This will give you a shiny sauce.

Mix the pasta with the sauce, adding the remaining water to loosen it. Add spices as per taste if you wish and serve with green salad.