Florentine Pasta Salad

An unusual pasta salad made with spaghetti, teriyaki sauce and wilted spinach and served warm.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 284 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 carrots, shredded
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 pound spaghetti
• 1 cup teriyaki sauce
• 10 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 red onion, coarsely chopped
• 8 ounces spinach, rinsed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Place in large bowl.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in large skillet or wok, heat oil over high heat. Add garlic, onion and mushroom. Cook until onions are translucent. Add teriyaki sauce and carrot, cook 3 minutes more.

Step 3

Add cooked vegetable mixture to pasta, toss. Add spinach and toss. Cover for 5 minutes to wilt spinach. Serve warm.