Spinach and Pine Nuts with Penne

• 8 ounce penne pasta
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 pound spinach (washed and trimmed)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup currants soaked in port wine

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2. Add penne and boil for 10 minutes or according to package directions.
3. Meanwhile, in a heavy 12-inch skillet heat butter and olive oil until foamy.
4. Add pine nuts and saute, stirring continuously until they turn golden.
5. Add garlic and saute for a minute to release the aroma.
6. Add spinach in two batches if you must and toss together just until wilted.
7. Season with salt and pepper.
8. Add a tablespoon or so of water to get spinach steaming.
9. Drain pasta and serve in bowl.
10. Toss with wilted spinach and garnish with port soaked currants.

penne pasta, butter, olive oil, pine nuts, garlic, salt, currants soaked

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/spinach-and-pine-nuts-with-penne-recipe.html (may not work)