Spinach and muchroom tagliatelle

(suitable for vegans)

 

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Ingredients (serves 4-6)

 75 ml olive oil

2 cloves garlic

½ kg fresh spinach (or 300 gr packet of frozen spinach)

¼ gr tofu

2 tbs fresh chopped basil

2 medium onions

¼ kg mushrooms

¼ kg wholewheat tagliatelle 

 

Put 2 tbs oil in a large saucepan over a low heat.

Skin and crush the garlic and add it to the pan.

Wash and add the spinach. Increase the heat a little and cook till soft (only a few minutes if fresh; about 10 minutes if frozen). 

Transfer the cooked spinach to a blender, crumble in the tofu, add the basil and blend to a smooth paste (a little water might be needed). Set aside. 

Put the remaining oil in a prying pan over low heat.

Skin and finely chop the onions, add them to the pan and saute’ till transparent. Don’t let them brown.

Wash and finely chop the mushrooms, add them to the pan and saute’ till tender (about 10-15 minutes). 

Meanwhile, add a teaspoonful of salt to a large pan of water, bring quickly to the boil, add the tagliatelle and simmer until cooked. Remove from the heat and drain. 

Now add the spinach sauce and the cooked onions and muchrooms to the saucepan with the tagliatelle and mix well by turning with a large spoon. Season with salt and pepper to taste.