Pasta with Tomato, Spinach, Basil, and Brie

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 0.3 cup olive oil extra virgin 
• 1 pound tomatoes fresh ripe chopped ( 2 medium tomatoes)
• 6 ounces round of président brie cut into small chunks
• 1  juice of lemon 
• 1 handful basil sliced thin
• 5 ounces baby spinach dry rinsed
• 0.5 pound soup noodles 
• 0.5 cup parmesan grated
• 4 servings salt and pepper 

Equipment

• bowl
• pot
• microwave

Directions

1. Heat a large pot of salted water for making the pasta (1 tablespoon of salt for every 2 quarts of water). While the water is heating, prep the ingredients. Once water is boiling, add the pasta and cook until al dente (cooked through, but still a little firm to the bite).
2. Heat brie with tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, lemon, in microwave: While the pasta is cooking, place the garlic, olive oil, chopped tomatoes, chunks of brie (make sure to cut away the white rind!), lemon zest, and lemon juice into a large, microwave safe bowl.
3. Microwave for 2-3 minutes, or until the brie is melty and soft. (If you don't have a microwave, place the ingredients in a bowl and let sit for an hour or two, so the brie softens.)
4. Toss cooked pasta with tomatoes and brie, add spinach and basil: Once the pasta is done, drain it and place it in the bowl with the cheese and tomatoes.
5. Add the basil and baby spinach.
6. Toss together so that the spinach, basil, cheese, and tomatoes are well dispersed through the pasta. Break up or smash any large pieces of cheese.
7. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper, and toss more to incorporate.
8. Add more salt to taste.