Laun/Pruett Recipe Collection
Susie's Penne Pasta with Spinach and Garlic

6 oz. penne
2 T. pine nuts
3 T. butter
1/2 c. shallots or leeks (or white onion. mild)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 c. chicken broth
1/4 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper
5 c. (6 oz.) spinach
1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan or Asiego cheese

Preheat over to 350 degrees. Cook pasta. Toast pine nuts on cookie sheet 5-7 ,inutes. Set aside. Melt butter in skillet. Add shallots or leeks and cook for 5 minutes. Add garlic, cook 3 more minutes. Add broth, salt, pepper and a few red pepper flakes (no seeds). Simmer uncovered 5 minutes.