Instructions: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add penne and boil for 10 minutes or according to package directions.

Meanwhile, in a heavy 12-inch skillet heat butter and olive oil until foamy. Add pine nuts and saute, stirring continuously until they turn golden. Add garlic and saute for a minute to release the aroma. Add spinach in two batches if you must and toss together just until wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Add a tablespoon or so of water to get spinach steaming.

Drain pasta and serve in bowl. Toss with wilted spinach and garnish with port soaked currants.

This recipe yields 2 to 3 servings.

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