Spinach with Linguine

I posted this here the other night, but it really belongs on this blog! It's another one from my boy, Bittman. Perfect for a last-minute dinner that your kids will also eat.

Spinach with Linguine


Serves: 4

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

1 medium garlic clove

1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes, or to taste, optional

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1 pound linguine or other long pasta

1 pound spinach, washed, tough stems removed, roughly chopped

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Meanwhile, mince the garlic as finely as possible and combine it on the bottom of a warm bowl with the red pepper and olive oil.

Add the pasta to the pot and cook it until nearly done. Plunge the spinach into the water and cook until it wilts, less than a minute.

Drain quickly, allowing some water to cling to the pasta and toss in the bowl with the garlic and olive oil mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Read more: http://www.seattlepi.com/lifestyle/food/article/Cook-It-Linguine-with-Spinach-1243871.php#ixzz1S6yQSFin