Week 14: Recipe #1--Creamy Spinach Pasta

I found this recipe on the Disney Family Fun website (see link below).  I usually like to have one pasta recipe a week on the menu because Lily loves any kind of pasta.  I liked this recipe because it's a good way to get her to eat spinach as well.  I served this with fruit and a green salad.  Makes 6 servings.

You'll Need:

• 3/4 c. butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3 Tblsp. chopped onion
• 3/4 lb. fresh or frozen spinach, drained and coarsely chopped (I just bought the chopped frozen spinach)
• 1 lb. green or white fettucine noodles
• 1 1/2 c. grated parmesan cheese
• 1 c. heavy cream
• pepper, to taste

Preparation:

1. In a medium-sized skillet, melt half the butter and add the garlic and onion.  Cook until golden but not browned.  Add the spinach and partially cover the pan until the spinach had heated through.
2. Meanwhile, cook the noodles according to the package directions.  Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.  Toss it with the remaining butter, the spinach mixture, cheese, and cream until all are blended and heated through.  

Recipe and link:  http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/quick-meals/creamy-spinach-pasta-676048/