Creamy Pasta Pomodoro

Name: Creamy Pasta Pomodoro
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons finely minced shallot; 1 large garlic clove (finely minced); ¼ teaspoon sea salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 14-ounce can chopped tomatoes; 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar; ⅛ teaspoon cane sugar; Pinch of dried oregano; Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes; Marinara recipe (from above); ¼ cup raw cashews* (see note); ½ tablespoon tomato paste; ¼ cup water; ¼ cup pasta water; ¼ to ½ teaspoon sea salt; 10 ounces rigatoni; Extra-virgin olive oil (for drizzling); 2 medium zucchini (sliced into thin half moons); 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves; 2 14-ounce cans Mutti Cherry Tomatoes, drained; 6 cups spinach or mix of spinach & arugula; ¼ cup chopped parsley or sliced basil; Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper