Pasta Primavera

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   start by cooking pasta, rinse in cold water to stop it cooking.

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   if you're really good at timing you can start this so that it's done when the veggies are almost done but i'm not that organized.

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   i usually cook the sauce while the pasta is boiling and set them both aside to do the veggies.

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   it helps if you have everything set out and chopped beforehand.

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   melt the margarine in a deep frying pan or wok, stir in the flour and cook on med until it's bubbly and lighter coloured.

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   add the milk, cream, and wine and whisk until a smooth, thick sauce forms.

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   add spices and adjust to taste.

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   this will be the dominant flavor of the dish so be sure you like it.

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   gently saute onion, garlic, mushrooms, and pepper in a bit of oil till softened.

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    add sauce, pasta, spinach, tomato, and basil.

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    heat through until flavors combine and spinach wilts, serve topped with Parmesan.

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