SPINACI

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Oh, my goodness!!! Today, I found a recipe that I thought I had lost forever. Years ago I ate Spinaci in a little restaurant (I don't remember the name of the restaurant or even know if it still exists), and was so thrilled with this richly Italian dish, that I asked the owner for the recipe. Somehow, somewhere, along the way, I lost the recipe. Now that I have it again (and, sharing it with my Recipezaar family), I can overwhelm my dinner guests. However, you will be amazed at how easy this indulgent dish is to make. I hope you enjoy as much as I do....Mangia!!!!:)

Provided by Alan in SW Florida

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh garlic, pureed (if you have a small food processor, it will make it easy)
1 lb prosciutto, sliced thin, trimmed, and diced (if you want to be really extravagant, get Prosciutto Di Parma...it's expensive, but the best!)
1/4 cup fresh basil, julienned
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
1 lb linguine, cooked al dente according to package instructions
1 lb fresh baby spinach leaves
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted (pignoli, up to 1/2 cup)
4 tablespoons parmigiano-reggiano cheese, shaved (or more, if desired. You can also use a good, fresh Parmesan cheese)

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil to medium-low in a very large saute' pan. Stir in the pureed garlic and prosciutto only long enough to infuse the flavor; do NOT cook. Stir in the basil, oregano, and pepper only to infuse. Remove from heat, cover, and keep warm to let flavors mingle.
  • When ready to serve, return the saute' pan with the sauce to medium-low heat and reheat. Remove from heat and stir in the hot, drained pasta, the spinach, and the toasted pine nuts. Stir to coat the pasta and wilt the spinach leaves.
  • Divide the mixture into 4 serving bowls and top generously with the cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1042.5, Fat 65.4, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 3.6, Sodium 183.8, Carbohydrate 95.3, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 3, Protein 22.4

Royce Fry
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This recipe is a great weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


SAGOR VAi 1
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover spinach. I also added some chopped mushrooms and zucchini to the filling, and it was delicious!


Orsha Jahan
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I made this dish for my vegetarian friends and they loved it! The spinach and cheese filling was hearty and satisfying, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Indrit Visha
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This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The spinach and cheese filling was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Gladys onuoha
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but this recipe was surprisingly good! The spinach was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Ali Aliijaz
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the cheesy filling and the crispy breadcrumb topping.


Love you Love you
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I'm not a fan of creamy sauces, but this recipe was surprisingly good! The spinach and cheese filling was creamy and flavorful, but not too heavy.


Audrey Gibson
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This recipe is a great weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Fiza Afzal
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover spinach. I also added some chopped mushrooms and zucchini to the filling, and it was delicious!


Begam Bangla
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I made this dish for my vegetarian friends and they loved it! The spinach and cheese filling was hearty and satisfying, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Robin True
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This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The spinach and cheese filling was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Stella Kwofie
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but this recipe was surprisingly good! The spinach was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Shawn Don
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the cheesy filling and the crispy breadcrumb topping.


Sulaiman Kabuye
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Meh.


Harvey Moore
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Not a fan. The filling was bland and the pasta was overcooked. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Toribio Cano
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover spinach. I also added some chopped mushrooms and zucchini to the filling, and it was delicious!


Aadil Ashraf
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So easy and delicious! I love spinach anything and this recipe did not disappoint. So cheesy and creamy, with the perfect amount of spice.


Nathan Shawver jr
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I made this dish for a dinner party recently, and it was a total success! Everyone raved about the flavor and texture. I'm definitely going to be making this again soon.


Shafeeq tanhaa
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I tried this recipe last night, and it was a huge hit with my family! The spinach and cheese filling was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I especially loved the crispy breadcrumb topping. This is definitely a keeper!