The Popeye Pasta

I used to run away from spinach & any spinach related food. My mum used to make me eat spinach leaves as salad in my childhood & I used to not like it at all. I mean which kid loves eating leaves anyway ?! However, I value spinach now, a lot. If used properly spinach enhances the taste of any recipe & it also is so healthy & nutritious. One of my fav recipes is the chicken roulade which I make with stuffing of blanched spinach & cottage cheese. And, lately I tried making spinach pasta which tasted so divine!!! Just a few simple ingredients but what a yummy dish they brought together.

Here's what you will need:

• Pasta of your choice. I used the penne
• Blanched spinach, chopped finely
• Cream
• Grated garlic 
• Finely chopped onions
• A mixture of oregano, thyme, rosemary, chilli flakes
• Finely chopped green chillies

Boil the pasta in some salted water till it is al dente which is simply par boiled. Then in a separate pan, saute together the minced onions & garlic till it is fragrant & light golden in color. Add the blanched & chopped spinach along with all the seasonings. Saute it for 2 mins & then add the strained pasta. Mix well. Lastly add the cream & finely chopped green chillies. Adjust the salt. Toss well & serve immediately.

If you want to make this using chicken, then add the chicken after you saute the onions.

Have fun cooking & Happy Eating :)