Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  12      ounces        penne or other tubular pasta
   2      cups          torn fresh spinach leaves -- (about 4 ounces),
                        -- packed
     1/2  cup           olive oil
     1/2  cup           parmesan cheese -- freshly grated
   3      tablespoons   spice islands sweet basil
   2      cloves        garlic -- sliced
     1/4  cup           pine nuts or chopped walnuts -- divided
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
                        additional grated parmesan cheese
                        (optional)

Preparation:

Prepare pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in food processor or blender container, combine spinach, oil, cheese, basil, garlic, 3 tablespoons pine nuts and salt. Process, on and off, until almost smooth. In large bowl, combine pasta and s pinach mixture; toss to coat. To serve, sprinkle with remaining pine nuts and additional cheese, if desired. Makes 4 servings