Shelly's Recipe

PENNE TUSCANA WITH SPINACH

Category: Pasta

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
5 cloves garlic, peeled
2 teaspoons crushed rosemary
8 ounces pkg. mushrooms, sliced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces penne pasta, cooked al dente and drained
3 ounces baby spinach, heavy stems removed, (1/2 of 6 oz. bag)
1 small red onion, peeled and wedged
2 tablespoons chopped Italian flat leaf parsley
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Heat olive oil, garlic cloves and rosemary in large deep skillet, stirring occasionally, over medium heat, until garlic is golden brown on all sides. Remove pan from heat. Discard garlic.

Cook and stir mushrooms in olive oil until tender. Season with salt and pepper. Add pasta and red onion to skillet. Cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes. Add spinach and parsley. Cook and stir until spinach is wilted. Remove from heat. Add butter, pine nuts and cheese. Toss gently to combine. Tranfer to serving platter and serve immediately. Serves 4