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Spinach Pepperoni Spaghetti Recipe

In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Joanne Laing Soyk uses fresh basil to flavor this medley of mushrooms, pepperoni, spinach and spaghetti. "It's delicious accompanied with breadsticks," she remarks.

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Spinach Pepperoni Spaghetti Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

1 package (7 ounces) thin spaghetti
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) pepperoni, cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons butter
6 cups torn fresh spinach
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Directions

Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute mushrooms and pepperoni in butter until mushrooms are tender. Stir in spinach, basil and lemon juice. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Drain spaghetti. Toss with pepperoni mixture and 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 400 calories, 19 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 40 mg cholesterol, 650 mg sodium, 42 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 16 g protein.

Originally published as Spinach Pepperoni Spaghetti in Quick Cooking September/October 2000, p34