Bowties with Spinach and Barley

By ladygourmet

Ingredients

• 10 oz frozen chopped spinach - thawed
• 1 medium Spanish onion – sliced
• 4 cloves garlic – chopped
• 1/2 cup instant barley
• 1 cup chicken broth
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tbs. olive oil
• 1 lb. bowtie macaroni

Preparation

Step 1

Heat a large frying pan with the olive oil. Add the onions and garlic and sauté on medium-low heat until the onion is transparent and the garlic is fragrant. Place the spinach in the pan; sauté on medium low heat with the onion and garlic and toss.

Add the chicken broth and lemon juice and continue to sauté on low heat; until everything is well heated.

Prepare the instant barley and the macaroni as directed.

Drain the bowties and the barley; add to the pan and toss.

Plate and serve with a lemon wedge for garnish.