Whole Wheat Linguine with Goat Cheese and Spinach
Ingredients
| 1/2 lb whole wheat linguine | ||
| 1 cup spinach, packed | ||
| 2 tsp garlic puree | ||
| 2 tbs unsalted butter | ||
| 1/4 lb goat cheese | ||
| 1/8 cup toasted pine nuts | ||
| kosher salt and black pepper to taste | ||
| Roasted Garlic Puree: | ||
| 1 head garlic | ||
| 2 tbs extra virgin olive |
Directions:
- Place garlic along with 2 tbs of olive oil in foil, seal and roast in a preheated 350 degree oven for 40-45 minutes.
- Meanwhile lightly toast the pine nuts in a saute pan using medium heat for about 5 minutes or until slightly browned
- Let garlic slightly cool, then squeeze from paper covering.
- Puree the garlic in a food processor or mortar and pestle.
- Cook the linguine according to package directions. Drain well
- Melt butter in a saucepan and add the roasted garlic puree.
- Add the spinach and wilt.
- Add the linguine and toss well, then season with salt and pepper
- Crumble the goat cheese over, then sprinkle with toasted nuts.
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