Ingredients:
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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16 ounces ziti or penne pasta
8 ounces mushrooms -- cleaned and sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
5 cups loosely packed fresh -- spinach, cleaned
-- and
chopped
2 garlic cloves -- minced
1 cup defatted chicken stock -- or vegetable stock
1 can pitted sliced olives -- (4 oz), or
1/4 cup diced kalamata olives -- pitted
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1/2 cup feta cheese
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds |
Preparation:
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 non-stick 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. |