Tuesday 5/4 "Spinach fettuccini"

Rachael Ray

• 1 bag spinach ($2.98)
• 1 pkg. basil ($2.88)
• 1 pkg. fettuccini ($1.00)
• 2 shallots ($1.00)
• 2 cloves garlic (previously purchased)
• 1 cup white wine (previously purchased)
• 1 c. heavy cream ($1.50)
• Nutmeg (previously purchased)
• Parmesean cheese ($1.88)

Bring water to a boil then blanch spinach and basil for one minute. Remove to ice cold water. Put more water in pot to boil for pasta. Cook shallots and garlic in pan with EVOO. Add wine and cook off for one minute. Add cream and bring to a boil. Then season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Drain spinach and basil and dry in a towel. Chop. Add one ladle of pasta cooking water to cream. Drain pasta and add to cream. Also add spinach, basil, and cheese.

The verdict: I also added chicken to make this more of a meal than a side. We love fettuccini and the "green stuff" makes you feel healthy.