From:
http://www.allyouneedischeese.ca/
- 1 pkg (10 oz/300 g) frozen chopped spinach, thawed
- 3/4 lb (375 g) fettucini or linguini pasta
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 red pepper, diced - optional
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 tsp (7 ml) dried basil
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 cups (550 ml) milk
- 1 cup(250 ml) grated Canadian Parmesan cheese, divided
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) tomato paste
- 3/4 tsp (3 ml) salt
- 1/4 tsp (1 ml) ground nutmeg
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
1. Place thawed spinach in a sieve. Remove water by firmly pressing the spinach with the back of a spoon or by squeezing with your hands. Set aside.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions.
3. Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, red pepper, garlic and basil; cook 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in flour.
4. Gradually whisk in milk making sure there are no lumps. Stirring, bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 1 minutes. Stir in spinach, 1/2 cup (125 ml) Canadian Parmesan cheese, tomato paste, salt, nutmeg and cayenne pepper.
5. Toss sauce with fettucine. Serve with remaining Canadian Parmesan cheese.