GREEK SPINACH PASTA AND TOASTED ALMONDS

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                 GREEK SPINACH, PASTA AND TOASTED ALMONDS

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Greek                            Pasta
                Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  16       oz           Ziti or penne pasta
   8       oz           Mushrooms, cleaned & sliced
   1       tb           Olive oil
   5       c            Loosely packed fresh
                        -spinach, cleaned and
                        -coarsely chopped
   2                    Garlic cloves, minced
   1       c            Defatted chicken stock
                        -or vegetable stock
   1       cn           Pitted sliced olives (4 oz)
                        -OR
     1/4   c            Diced Kalamata olives,
                        -pitted
                        -----GARNISH-----
     1/2   c            Feta cheese
     1/4   c            Toasted sliced almonds

  In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil. Add the pasta and
  cook according to package directions.
  
  Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Spray with
  nonostick vegetable coating. When the skillet gets very hot, add the
  mushrooms, spreading out thinly.
  
  Cook for 1-2 minutes to brown. Toss and cook for 2 minutes more. You
  want them to brown and not get watery. Turn off the heat and reserve
  until the pasta is cooked.
  
  When the pasta is al dente, drain in a colander and return to the
  cooking pot. Toss with the olive oil. Add the spinach, garlic, stock,
  olives, and the mushrooms. Toss well to mix.
  
  Place on individual plates or a serving platter and top with feta
  cheese and the almonds.