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Spinach & Garlic with Pasta
2 bunches (about 12 oz. Each) spinach, rinsed well and drained.
12 oz. Dry orecchiette ("little ears")
pasta or route (wagon shaped wheels) pasta.
1/3 cup olive oil
6 cloves of garlic, minced
1/4 tsp Red Pepper flakes
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
Remove Stems from Spinach and discard. Chop leaves and set aside.
Prepare pasta according to directions. Just before pasta is done, stir in
spinach and cook just until water returns to a full boil. Remove pasta basket
and drain.
While pasta is cooking, heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and
red pepper. Cook uncovered until garlic turns opaque, approx. 2 minutes.
Add pasta and spinach to pan. Mix lightly using two spoons. Salt to taste.
Serve with cheese.
PASTA RECIPES:
Pasta Primavera
(Serve with Bow Tie Pasta)
2 Tlbs. Olive Oil
1/4 cup leeks, white part only, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely diced carrots
2/3 cup finely diced yellow or green summer squash
3/4 cup diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 cup chicken broth
16 asparagus spears, ends removed, cut into 1 inch lengths
1/4 cup fresh basil, minced, or dill leaves
Grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
Heat oil in pot. Add leeks and carrots, cook for 5 minutes, stir frequently until
leeks are limp.
Add squash and red pepper and cook for 3 minutes. Add white wine, cover
and simmer over low heat until vegetables start to soften, about 3 minutes.
Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Add asparagus, cover with glass lid, simmer over medium heat 3-4 minutes.
Add sauce and basil to pasta. Toss well. Serve immediately with grated
Parmesan Cheese.
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