Spinach and Pine Nut Pasta

From Simply Quick and Easy – Richard Ash, via Gina Johnson

8 oz pasta shapes or spaghetti

½ c olive oil

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1 onion, quartered and sliced

3 large, flat mushrooms, sliced

8 oz spinach

2 T pine nuts

6 T dry white wine

Sea salt and freshly ground pepper

Parmesan shavings, to garnish

1.  Cook the pasta in a pan of boiling salted water for 8-10 mn or until al dente.  Drain well.

2.  Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet and sauté the garlic and onion for 1 mn.

3.  Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 2 mn, stirring occasionally.

4.  Add the spinach and cook for 4-5 mn or until the spinach has wilted.  

5.  Stir in the pine nuts and wine, season well, and cook for 1 mn.

6.  Transfer the pasta to a warm serving bowl and toss the sauce into it, mixing well.  Garnish with shavings of Parmesan cheese and serve.