PASTA WITH SPINACH AND CHEESE

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Categories     Pasta     Vegetable     Sauté     Vegetarian

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

16 ounces macaroni shells
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 bunch scallions, white part and 2 inches of the green part, chopped
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 pound fresh spinach, stems removed, rinsed of sand, and drained
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup cream
1 cup pitted black olives, chopped or sliced
2 teaspoons wasabe powder
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup shredded cheddar or manchego cheese
1/2 cup gruyere cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot, cook the macaroni shells according to package directions. Drain. In a 12-inch sauté skillet, sauté the scallions, garlic, and mushrooms in the olive oil. Pour the lemon juice in and stir. Add the spinach and allow to cook down. Add the butter, cream, olives, wasabe powder, and cheeses. Add the cooked pasta and the butter. Allow the butter to melt. Season with salt and pepper.

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