Orange-Scented Pennette with Spinach and Pine Nuts

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Ingredients

450 g (1 lb) pennette
4 bags, 280 g (10 oz each) spinach, trimmed, rinsed and dried
Olive oil, as required
60 ml (4 tbsp) toasted pine nuts
2 cloves garlic, chopped
45 ml (2 1/2 tbsp) orange zest
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. In a large pot, cook the pasta al dente, following package directions. Drain without rinsing and set aside in a large bowl.
  2. In a large skillet, wilt one-third of the spinach in the oil and add to the pasta. Repeat until you have used all the spinach.
  3. Transfer the spinach and pasta to a large pot. Add the pine nuts, garlic, orange zest and seasonings. Turn burner to medium-low and heat through, stirring to combine.
  4. Serve immediately.

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Imported on 2011-01-20 20:26:46 — Original ID:2515