Linguini with Spinach, Basil & Pine Nuts

By á-5018

Ingredients

• 1 package (16 oz) Linguini
• 1 cup pine nuts
• 1/2 cup plus 1/4 cup Olive Oil
• 5 large cloves of garlic, minced
• 3/4 tsp dried red pepper flakes
• 12 to 16 oz washed and trimmed spinach leaves, coursley chopped
• 3/4 cup loosely packed chopped fresh basil
• 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a wok or large skillet, saute pine nuts until golden. Remove and set aside. In same pan, heat 1/2 cup olive oil and saute garlic and pepper flakes for 1 mintue. Stir in spinach and toss over high heat until wilted, 2-3 minutes. Do not overcook or it will stick together.

Drain pasta and put into a large bowl. Add remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, spinach mixture, parmesan cheese, pine nuts and salt and pepper to tast. Serve immediately.