Debbie Wilson wrote:
> Hi Jill -
>
> Delurking here to share one of our favourite current recipes with you
> which might possibly appeal to your mum?
>
> Spinach, bacon and feta cheese pasta
>
> 4 rashers back bacon, trimmed and cut into small pieces
> 4 oz feta cheese (if you can't get this, then any other crumbly white
> cheese will do, just something that will melt in at the end)
> 4 oz mushrooms, halved and sliced (you can leave these out if you
> want) About 12 pitted black olives, halved (you can leave these out
> too if you prefer)
> 1 medium onion, finely chopped
> 1-2 tablespoons olive oil for frying
> 7 oz fresh spinach, well washed
> 6 oz pasta shapes of your choice (we use wholewheat penne)
> Salt & pepper
>
> Fry the onion and bacon in the olive oil over a medium-low heat until
> beginning to brown.
>
> Add mushrooms and olives if used, and a little salt and pepper to
> taste.
>
> Meanwhile add boiling water to the pasta, bring back to the boil, then
> simmer until almost cooked.
>
> About 1 minute before pasta is done, combine the spinach with the
> onion/bacon mixture, cover and allow leaves to wilt (only takes about
> a minute).
>
> Drain pasta and combine with the spinach mixture, and add feta or
> other cheese. Mix everything together, allow cheese to melt for a
> minute or so, and serve!
>
> HTH
> Deb.

Glad you delurked, Deb, that sounds wonderful. Thanks!

kili