Farfalle with Spinach and Mushrooms
Here's a low-calorie, low-fat vegetarian main dish recipe to entice even meat lovers. Bow-tie or farfalle (fahr-FAH-lay) pasta resembles ruffle-edge butterflies. Look for it, packaged dry, by both names.
Servings: Makes 4 side-dish servings.
Total: 25 mins
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Ingredients
6 ounces bow-tie pasta (farfalle)
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup sliced portobello or other fresh mushrooms (such as chanterelles, shiitakes, and/or crimini)
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups thinly sliced fresh spinach
1 teaspoon snipped fresh thyme
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon licorice-flavored liqueur (optional)
2 tablespoons finely shredded Parmesan cheese
Directions
1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain well.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet melt the butter or margarine over medium heat. Add onion, mushrooms, and garlic; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes or until mushrooms are nearly tender.
3. Stir in spinach, thyme, and pepper; cook 1 minute or until heated through and spinach is slightly wilted.
4. Stir in cooked pasta and, if desired, liqueur; toss gently to mix. Sprinkle with cheese. Makes 4 side-dish servings.
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