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Penne Rigate with Spinach and Garlic Cream Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 T unsalted butter
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb frozen spinach
1 1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tsp lemon juice
1 lb penne rigate noodles
2 T olive oil
1 1/2 cup grated parmesan chesse
Directions:
Directions:
Melt butter over medium heat in large sauce pan; add garlic - stirring frequently. Cook about 1 minute. Add spinach and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt; cover and increase heat to high. Cook, stirring once or twice until spinach is fully wilted, about 3-5 minutes. Using tongs, squeeze liquid from spinach and transfer to bowl. Pour liquid out of pan, but retain garlic; then return spinach to pan. Add cream and reduce heat to medium-high. Simmer until cream is reduced by half, 8-10 minutes. Transfer mixture to food processor (or blender) and pulse until coarsely chopped. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, lemon to taste. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta, return to pot, toss with sauce, olive oil, and parmesan cheese. Serve immediately. Serves 2
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This is delicious but rich!

 

 

 

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