SPINACH PASTA with WALNUT SAUCE

Here is one of those seemingly endless pasta variations we mentioned earlier! The delicate Spinach Pasta and rich Walnut Sauce are sure to be a winner at your dinner table! We generally serve this with lightly seasoned chicken breasts.

1 1/2 cups white flour
2 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 egg, beaten
2-4 tablespoons cold water
1 recipe Walnut Sauce {recipe follows}

With the exception of adding the spinach to the flour and salt, prepare the Spinach Pasta in the same manner as the Jalapeno Pasta.

WALNUT SAUCE

1/2 cup butter
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 cup finely ground toasted walnuts {about 4 ounces}
2 cups whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
Dash salt

Melt the butter in a skillet and add the garlic. Cook, stirring constantly, until the garlic starts to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the ground walnuts, whipping cream, and lemon juice to the pan. Raise the heat and simmer, stirring often, until it starts to thicken. When thickened, remove from the heat and add the pepper, nutmeg, and dash of salt. Mix well. Makes 2 1/4 cups sauce. Toss with the Spinach Pasta and serve.
Serves 4-6.