Spinach Garlic Whole Wheat Pasta Recipes

SPINACH GARLIC WHOLE WHEAT PASTA

Steps:

• 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.

WHOLE WHEAT PASTA WITH SPINACH, BEANS, AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat oil and sliced garlic in a 12-inch saute pan over medium high heat.
• Cook stirring and turning frequently until light golden brown, about 3 minutes.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer the garlic to a plate lined with paper towls.
• Sprinkle lightly with salt.
• Add onion to pan, cook until starting to brown, about 5 minutes.
• Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes and cook stirring constantly until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add half of the spinach to the pan, using tongs toss occasionally until starting to wilt, about 2 minutes.
• Add remainin spinach, broth, tomatoes, and 3/4 tsp salt.
• Cover the pan, increase heat to high, and bring to strong simmer, then reduce heat to medium and cook, covered, tossing occasionally until spinach is completely wilted.
• Stir in the beans and the olives.
• Meanwhile, bring 4 quarts of water to boil
• Add spaghetti and 1 tbs salt, cook until pasta is just shy of al dente.
• Drain pasta and return to the pot, add greens misture to pasta, set over medium high heat and toss to combine.
• Cook until pasta absorbs most of the liquid, about 2 minutes.
• Stir in 1 cup parmesan, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
• Serve immediately with extra olive oil and parmesan.

SPINACH & GARLIC SCAPES PASTA

Steps:

• Place spinach, garlic scapes& parmesan in a food processor& pulse until mixture is chunky.
• With machine running, pour in olive oil.
• Process until mixture is smooth.
• Add butter& seasonings to taste.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package until el dente.
• If the sauce is too thick, add a little pasta water& mix well.
• Drain pasta, place in serving dishes& top with sauce.