Spinach and Pine Nuts with Penne (Michele Urvater) |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
8 ounce penne pasta |
2 tablespoons butter |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1/4 cup pine nuts |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1 pound spinach (washed and trimmed) |
salt and pepper to taste |
1/4 cup currants soaked in port wine |
Directions:
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add penne and boil for 10 minutes or according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a heavy 12-inch skillet heat butter and olive oil until foamy. Add pine nuts and saute, stirring continuously until they turn golden. Add garlic and saute for a minute to release the aroma. Add spinach in two batches if you must and toss together just until wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Add a tablespoon or so of water to get spinach steaming. Drain pasta and serve in bowl. Toss with wilted spinach and garnish with port soaked currants.
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