Pepperoni Pasta

Ingredients

6 ounces dried spaghetti, broken in half

3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (8-ounces)

2/3 cup cubed pepperoni (3-ounces)

1 tablespoon margarine or butter

6 cups lightly packed torn fresh spinach

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons snipped fresh basil

1 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions

1. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a very large skillet cook mushrooms and pepperoni in margarine over medium heat for 5 minutes or until mushrooms are just tender. Drain fat. Stir in spinach. Cook and stir for 1 minute or until spinach begins to wilt. Remove from heat.

2. Drain cooked pasta. In a large bowl combine pasta, pepperoni mixture, 3 tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese, the basil, and lemon juice. Toss to combine. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. If desired, serve with breadsticks.

Makes 4 servings

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