Ingredients

  • One-half cup pine nuts or slivered almonds
  • Two cloves of minced garlic (I use four or more)
  • One-fourth cup olive oil, divided
  • 3 cups chopped tomatoes (I remove seeds first)
  • One-half cup chopped green onions
  • One package (10 ozs. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained or 4 cups torn fresh spinach ( I prefer fresh)
  • 8 ozs. mostaccioli or penne pasta (wheat is healthier) cooked and drained
  • 8 ozs. feta cheese crumbled
  • ground black pepper

Method

  • 1) Cook and stir nuts and garlic in 2 tablespoons of the oil in skillet on md. heat 3 min. or until lightly browned. Add tomatoes, spinach and onions; cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  • 2) Pour tomato mixture over pasta, cheese and remaining 2 tablespoons oil; toss lightly. Season to taste with pepper.