Pasta with Breadcrumbs and Spinach
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 yellow onion, diced
5 cloves garlic, minced
4 c. fresh spinach, stemmed and chopped, or,
1 10-oz. pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
2 tbsp canola oil
1 c. plain bread crumbs
1/2 c. shredded Parmesan cheese
1 c. fresh basil chopped, or,
1 tbsp dried basil
1 tbsp grated lemon or orange zest
1/4 c. raisins
1 lb. farfale--bow tie pasta
Salt and pepper to taste
In large saute pan or skillet heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and saute
onion and garlic until golden brown. Add spinach and cook until just
wilted. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer spinach to bowl
and set aside.
In same pan, heat 2 tablespoons canola oil and stir in breadcrumbs.
Add Parmesan cheese, basil, lemon/orange zest and raisins. Saute over
low heat 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
Cook pasta al dente. Drain and transfer to large serving bowl.
Combine with spinach and breadcrumb mixture and serve immediately.
Yield 4 servings.
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