Saturday, January 27, 2007

RECIPE of the Day - 1/27/2007


You know how you just get in one of those moods for certain foods? Well, I have been in an Italian food mood lately, as you can probably tell.
This recipe is easy and delicious. You can use plain diced tomatoes and add 1/2 teaspoon each of the following fresh herbs: oregano, basil, thyme and marjoram. If you use dried herbs, you use about 1/2 the amount.


Tomato & Spinach Pasta Toss

2 C. penne pasta (7 oz.), uncooked
1/2 lb. hot or mild Italian sausage, casing removed
1 pkg. (6 oz.) baby spinach leaves (7 C.)
1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, italian style, undrained
1 C. shredded low moisture mozzarella cheese
2 T. grated parmesan cheese

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, crumble meat into large deep skillet. Cook on med. high heat until cooked through, stirring occasionally; drain.

Add spinach and tomatoes; cook 2 min. or until spinach is wilted, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.

Drain pasta; place in large serving bowl. Add meat mixture and cheeses; mix lightly.

Makes 6 servings, 1 cup each.

Recipe submitted by Allison Byron

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