Garlicky Whole Wheat Pasta with Spinach

another yummy recipe from mary!

Garlicky Whole Wheat Pasta with Spinach

1 lb whole wheat linguine

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

6-8 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced

2 cups cleaned and sliced mushrooms

4 cups washed baby spinach

1/2 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted

3/4 cup fresh grated parmesan

fresh ground pepper

Cook pasta according to package instructions. Saute garlic in olive oil a few minutes, then add mushrooms. Cook until mushrooms are just tender. Set aside. Place spinach into a colander. When pasta is cooked, pour it with its cooking water over the spinach in the colander. As the pasta drains, it cooks the spinach. Transfer pasta and spinach to a large serving bowl. Add mushroom mixture and toss. Top with pine nuts, cheese, and pepper.