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Spinach Fusilli and Zucchini Salad

1/3 lb spinach fusilli
¼ lb small zucchini, sliced
4 anchovy fillets, soaked in milk for 45 minutes
2 ½ cups celery, sliced, plus some coarsely torn tender leaves
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1/3 lb bocconcini, cut into small pieces
1 tbsp fresh basil leaves, roughly torn
Dressing
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1. Cook fusilli […]

Spinach Pasta Fritata

½ cup (125 mL) grated parmesan cheese
5 eggs
½ cup (125 mL) milk
½ cup (125 mL) cream
1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
1 tbsp (15 mL) all-purpose flour
salt and pepper
½ lb (225 g) cooked spinach spaghetti or fettuccine
2 tsp (10 mL) chopped fresh herbs (parsley, oregano, chives)
1 tbsp (15 mL) pine nuts
1. Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
2. […]