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Spread
walnuts on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees F.
for 5 minutes to toast.
Wash
spinach and drain well. Place spinach and garlic in
a pot and cook with the water clinging to the leaves,
just until tender and wilted. (Or cook in the microwave
for 5 minutes.) Drain.
Place
cooked spinach and garlic in food processor bowl. Add
toasted walnuts, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese and
basil. Whirl until smooth. Season with salt and pepper
to taste.
Meanwhile,
cook penne pasta. Toss sauce with pasta and heat and
stir briefly over low heat just until sauce is warmed.
Serve with additional Parmesan cheese if desired. Makes
4 servings.
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