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whole wheat linguine
bratwursts
smoked, cut diagonally
garlic cloves
finely chopped
frozen spinach
thawed
yellow onion
chopped into 3/4 inch squares
mushrooms
sliced
butter
extra virgin olive oil
salt
black pepper
lemon
juice of
Smoke bratwursts (if not already smoked).
Cut smoked bratwursts diagonally into bite-sized pieces.
Finely chop garlic.
Thaw frozen spinach.
Chop yellow onion into 3/4 inch squares.
Slice mushrooms.
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add garlic and salt to the melted butter and sauté until the butter just starts to turn brown.
Add onions and cook until soft.
Add mushrooms and cook until softened.
Gently stir in spinach, olive oil, lemon juice, pepper, and bratwursts.
Turn heat to low, cover, and simmer while preparing the pasta.
Prepare pasta according to package instructions.
Drain the pasta once cooked.
Fold the cooked pasta into the spinach mixture thoroughly.
Serve immediately. Consider adding grated Parmesan cheese or crushed red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
Expert advice for the best results
Adjust the amount of garlic and pepper to your preference.
Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best flavor.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Components can be prepped ahead.
Serve in a shallow bowl, garnished with Parmesan and fresh herbs.
Serve with a side salad.
Crusty bread for dipping.
Complements the smoky flavors.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Fusion of German and Italian culinary traditions.
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