spinach gorgonzola pasta recipe

spinach gorgonzola pasta

2 Tbsp olive oil

8 cups fresh baby spinach/ 1 bag ------($1.99 @ Aldi)

1 tsp nutmeg

Salt and pepper to taste

Garlic

 4 Tbsp butter softened

4 oz. gorgonzola cheese-----($3.99 @ Aldi)

1 lb. pasta ---------($1.00 @ HT with sale 5/$5.00)

Total (not including pantry items)-----$6.98

1. boil water for pasta—salt after it starts boiling (reserve some pasta water for the sauce). 
2. sauté’ spinach in olive oil until wilted in a large pan. 
3. add salt, pepper, garlic and nutmeg to the spinach.  turn on low and keep warm on the stove.
4. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and gorgonzola cheese.
5. when pasta is finished cooking, mix it in with the spinach.
6. add cheese mixture and a couple ladles of the hot pasta water to the pasta/spinach.
7. mix together until creamy and the pasta is completely coated. 
8. go ahead, try it!  it’s delicious---enjoy!

oh, and kids will like this dish, too.  just look at how much Sister loved it!

i'm linking to flip flops & pearls recipe swap