Spinach Garlic Whole Wheat Pasta

Name: Spinach Garlic Whole Wheat Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 , 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat rotini, dry; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 5 -6 garlic cloves (minced or pressed); 1 slice onion, finely chopped; salt & pepper; 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped; 4 teaspoons pine nuts, toasted

Submitted by Rebekah of SFD

"This recipe incorporates everything I was in the mood for to accompany chicken parmesan one night. The flavor is mild, which complimented the spicy tomato sauce on the chicken. Just a few ingredients and cooks up quickly!"

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photo by Rebekah of SFD

Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 7
Serves:: 4

ingredients

2 cups whole wheat rotini, dry
3 tablespoons olive oil
5 -6 garlic cloves (minced or pressed)
1 slice onion, finely chopped
salt & pepper
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
4 teaspoons pine nuts, toasted

directions

Bring water to boil in medium pot & cook rotini according to package directions.
While pasta is boiling, in a large skillet warm the olive oil on a low temperature with the garlic and onion. The point is to impart flavor into the oil, not to cook the garlic & onion quickly. About 2 minutes before the pasta will be finished, turn the heat up to medium, to turn the garlic & onion golden.
Drain the pasta, add it to the the olive oil in the skillet, and toss in the spinach. Keep the heat on medium, and stir for 1-2 minutes until everything is mixed and warmed through.
Serve onto plates, add 1 teaspoon pine nuts on top of each serving.