Whole Wheat Spaghetti With Walnuts And Spinach

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb whole wheat spaghetti
• 1/2 lb baby spinach
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 in pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until tender but firm, about 8 minutes; stir in spinach until wilted. reserving ½ cup (125 ml) cooking liquid, drain and return to pot.
• 2 meanwhile, in skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
• 3 fry garlic and hot pepper flakes (if using) for 30 seconds.
• 4 add walnuts, parsley and salt; fry until garlic is light golden, about 4 minutes.
• 5 add to pasta along with reserved cooking liquid; toss to coat.