7 oz. Penne pasta (about 2 C. uncooked)
\n1 T. Soft Butter
\n1 medium Leek, Chopped (white & pale green part only)
\n2 Cloves Garlic, minced
\n1 C. Baby Carrots
\n1\/4 C. Dry white wine or Chicken Stock
\n1 tsp. Sage
\n3 T. Flour
\n2 C. Milk (skim works fine)
\n1\/8 tsp. Nutmeg
\n3\/4 C. Grated Parmesan cheese
\n10oz. Fresh Spinach (about 2 C.) well cleaned
\nPepper to taste<\/p>\n
Cook pasta as usual. Drain well. Saut\u00e9 leeks & garlic with a little stock or water for 5 min. Add carrots, wine & sage. Cover & simmer approximately 10 minutes or until carrots are tender. Remove cover, increase heat & stir continuously until wine evaporates (should take only a few minutes). In the same saucepan used to cook the pasta, melt butter. Whisk together flour & milk & add to the saucepan that has the melted margarine in it. While stirring, bring this to a boil. Remove it from the heat & whisk in the cheese & nutmeg. Stir in the leeks, carrots & spinach. Cook over medium heat, stirring, for about 2 to 3 minutes or until the spinach is wilted & tender. Add the pasta & toss well. Season to taste & serve.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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