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Pasta Florentine

An italian recipe for Pasta Florentine, made with Dry Pasta Such As Penne Or Ziti, Green Onions, Butter Or Margarine, Tomatoes, and Flour. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

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Ingredients

• 16 oz
• 1 cup
• 1/4 cup
• 2 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 2 cup
• 1 can
• 3/4 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Cook pasta according to package, cooking only 7 minutes.

2. 2

   Drain and spoon into 2 greased 13X9 baking dishes.

3. 3

   Melt butter in large skillet and saute garlic briefly, then add zucchini, peppers, mushrooms and onions.

4. 4

   Season well with salt and pepper and fresh herbs if you like.

5. 5

   Cook about 3 or 4 minutes and add tomatoes.

6. 6

   Heat through and spoon vegetables over pasta.

7. 7

   Whisk flour into drippings in skillet and whisk in milk, then broth.

8. 8

   Season with nutmeg and salt and pepper.

9. 9

   Cook over medium heat until mixture thickens and comes to a boil.

10. 10

    Add spinach and cheese.

11. 11

    Pour sauce over vegetables. (Can freeze now).

12. 12

    Cover with foil and bake at 350F for 40 minutes until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted (longer if frozen).