Spicy Fettuccine with Sauteed Mushrooms and Wilted Spinach

[Guest guest]

Spicy Fettuccine with Sauteed Mushrooms and Wilted

Spinach

 

1 pound fresh spinach, stemmed and coarsely chopped

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

4 large shallots, minced, about 1 cup

1 pound thinly sliced white button mushrooms, about 6

cups

1 teaspoon hot paprika

1/4 cup dry white wine

salt to taste

freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1/2 pound fettuccine

1 tablespoon olive oil

4 large cloves garlic, minced

2 large red bell peppers, roasted, peeled, seeded and

cut into small slivers (1 generous cup)

4 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled

1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil, for garnish

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, for garnish

 

Rinse spinach leaves and set aside in colander to

drain. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium

heat. Add shallots, mushrooms, paprika, wine, salt and

pepper. Stir to coat and simmer, uncovered, until

liquid has reduced and mushrooms begin to brown, about

10 to 12 minutes. Meanwhile, begin to cook the pasta.

Transfer the mushroom mixture from the skillet to an

ovenproof bowl and keep warm, uncovered, in a 300

degree oven.

In the same skillet over medium heat, add olive oil

and garlic; sauté until softened, about 2 minutes. Add

all the spinach. (Some water still should be clinging

to the leaves, but not an excessive amount.) Using

tongs, turn the spinach to coat with the oil and

garlic. Continue tossing until the spinach wilts, but

retains its bright green color, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Drain the pasta and place in a serving bowl. Lift

spinach from the skillet, shaking off any excess

juice, and place over the pasta. If necessary, reduce

the juices in the pan by cooking 1 minute longer, then

scrape remaining spinach and garlic bits into the

serving bowl. Top spinach with reserved warm mushroom

mixture, then with roasted red bell peppers (reheat

the peppers if necessary). Sprinkle the cheese over

top, then garnish with fresh basil and pepper flakes.

Serves 4.

 

 

______________________________\

____

Never miss a thing. Make your home page.

http://www./r/hs