• 4 quarts of water

Boil water in a large pot.

• 1 pound pipe rigate pasta
• 1 tablespoon salt

Pour pasta and salt into water. Stir well and boil over high heat until pasta is cooked al dente, about 10 minutes or according to package directions.

• 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese

While pasta cooks, cut mozzarella into ½ inch to 1 inch cubes. Place in a large bowl.

• 14 ounces kalamata olives, pitted and halved
• 6 ounces baby spinach (1 bag), washed and dried
• 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

Add spinach, olives, and Parmesan to bowl with