Greek Spinach, Pasta and Toasted Almonds

Yields:4 servings
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Recipe Cooking TimePreparation10 minutes
Cooking20 minutes
Ready In30 minutes

Ingredients

16 ounces pasta, ziti
8 ounces mushrooms sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
5 cups spinach chopped
2 each garlic cloves minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 can olives pitted, sliced
1/4 cup kalamata olives pitted

Directions

In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil.

Add the pasta and cook according to package directions.

Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Spray with nonostick vegetable coating.

When the skillet gets very hot, add the mushrooms, spreading out thinly.

Cook for 1-2 minutes to brown.

Toss and cook for 2 minutes more.

You want them to brown and not get watery.

Turn off the heat and reserve until the pasta is cooked.

When the pasta is al dente, drain in a colander and return to the cooking pot.

Toss with the olive oil. Add the spinach, garlic, stock, olives, and the mushrooms.

Toss well to mix.

Place on individual plates or a serving platter and top with feta cheese and the almonds.

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10 Minute Szechuan Chicken

This is a superb recipe. I didn't use any vinegar (didn't have any in my cupboard), and added grater ginger, brocolli, red pepper, and thickley sliced mushrooms, and WOW! Looked great and was delicious. Definately a favourite.