Pasta W/ Spinach & Meatballs |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A quick weekday meal. You can easily sub a different type of pasta too. I used premade chicken meatballs for ease but the real homemade thing would just improve this recipe. This came from Real Simple but I did make some changes. Ingredients:
20 meatballs |
3/4 lb gemelli pasta |
3 tablespoons unsalted butter |
12 ounces mushrooms, quartered |
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme |
red pepper flakes (optional or to your own taste) |
1 -2 garlic clove |
5 ounces baby spinach |
1/2 cup grated pecorino cheese (2 ounces) |
salt and black pepper |
Directions:
1. Cook the meatballs according to the recipe directions.
2. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking water; drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
3. While the meatballs and pasta are cooking, heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, thyme, red pepper flakes and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic near end to avoid over cooking.
4. Toss the mushroom mixture with the pasta, meatballs, spinach, pecorino, and the reserved cooking water. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
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