Ingredients
3 tablespoons olive oil4 garlic cloves, minced8 medium tomatoes, chopped4 cups spicy hot V8 vegetable juice3/4 cup uncooked small pasta shells1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 package (10 ounces) fresh baby spinach3 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
Preparation
In a large saucepan, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add tomatoes; cook and stir for 5-10 minutes or until tender. Add the vegetable juice, pasta, salt and pepper; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until pasta is tender. Stir in spinach and basil. Cook 5 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted.
