1 pound penne

1/3 cup olive oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 pound spinach, chopped

½ teaspoon kosher salt

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

½ cut toasted pine nuts

Parmesan cheese (optional)

Cook pasta according to package direction and drain.

In the meantime, heat ½ oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, spinach, salt and red pepper flakes. Cook until spinach wilts completely, about 3 minutes. Stir in pine nuts. Add to cooked with pasta with remaining oil.

Pass the parmesan, if desired.

By Emuna Braverman and Elizabeth Kurtz, of www.gourmetkoshercooking.com

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