Pistachio Cream Pasta

Hot cooked pasta of your choice is tossed with spinach, parmesan and Swiss cheeses, pistachios and mushrooms in a butter and whipping cream sauce.

Ingredients:

• 1/3 Cup butter
• 2 Cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 Cup heavy cream
• 1/2 t dried basil, crushed
• 8 oz. pasta, cooked and drained
• 1 Cup chopped fresh spinach
• 1/4 Cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 Cup shredded Swiss cheese
• 1/2 Cup chopped, shelled pistachio nuts
• 1/8 t salt
• 1/8 t pepper

Directions:

Melt butter in skillet; saute mushrooms. Add cream and basil; heat. Pour over hot pasta; mix thoroughly. Add spinach, cheeses, pistachios, salt and pepper; toss to mix well.

Number of Servings: 4 to 6

Notes from the Cook: Good as a side dish for meats.