Spinach Sauce for Pasta

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Spinach Sauce for Pasta

 

 

2 bunches spinach

2 cloves garlic

60 g (2 oz) pine nuts

2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil (-OR- 1/2 teaspoon dry basil)

1/4 cup chopped parsley

1/2 cup oil

salt

pepper

 

 

1. Wash spinach; remove white stems; place spinach leaves in saucepan

with water that clings to them. Cover; bring to boil. Reduce heat;

simmer gently 5 minutes or until spinach is soft.

 

2. Put spinach in electric blender with crushed garlic, pine nuts,

basil and parsley. Blend on medium speed until smooth.

 

3. Gradually add oil in a thin stream.

 

4. Remove from blender; season with salt and pepper.

 

 

Serves 4.