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From elgourmand 12 years agoIngredients
- 250g (1/2lb pasta). I used spirals but I think almost anything would work. shopping list
- 3 or 4 slices of good smoked bacon, chopped. shopping list
- 1 italian sausage, cubed. shopping list
- 1/3 – ½ stick of butter. shopping list
- ½ cup chopped spinach; or a bit more. shopping list
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed & diced fine. shopping list
- ½ stalk celery, chopped fine. shopping list
- A pinch or two of basil. shopping list
- 2 – 3 Tbs sour cream. shopping list
- 2 Tbs Nopalito salsa. http://www.grouprecipes.com/cactus-salsa You could use a bit of green enchilada sauce here if you don’t have Nopalito salsa. shopping list
- salt & FG pepper to taste. shopping list
How to make it
- I. Cook the pasta just al dente. It should be nice and firm when the dish is finished.
- II. Blend together the sour cream & Nopalito salsa & set aside.
- III. In a pot big enough to hold everything, cook the bacon about half done.
- IV. Add the Italian sausage, garlic, butter & Celery.
- V. When the bacon & sausage are done, add the pasta, spinach & basil.
- VI. Heat stirring gently until pasta is hot and flavours are blended.
- VII. Turn off the heat & add the sour cream/Nopalito mixture & salt & FG pepper.
- VIII. Stir well & serve.
- You can garnish this with a bit of parsley or cilantro and a bit of Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top is nice.
The Rating
Reviewed by 1 people-
Enhanced butter noodles.............. What could be easier on the pocket!
See Pasta Friends for follow-up comments.pointsevenout in Athens loved it
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