October 3, 2011

Pasta with Spinach

Homestyle Pasta

15 minutes

6 minutes

“Grandma learned the Italian practice of tossing pasta with beans from her neighbor when she was a young bride. ”

1
Remove the stems from the spinach. Discard the stems and set the leaves aside.
2
Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain. Keep warm.
3
Meanwhile, place the dressing, garlic, salt and pepper in a large skillet. Cook over medium heat until hot, about 1 minute.
4
Add the spinach leaves, tomatoes and beans to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until the spinach is wilted, about 3 minutes.Stir in the cooked pasta. Cook for 2 minutes. Sprinkle with the Parmesan. Serve immediately.

Makes a wonderful meal when served with herbed tomato soup and a basket of crusty Italian bread.

For an instant Greek “makeover” you can omit the beans and Parmesan and add 1/2 cup pitted olives and 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese instead.

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