Spinach Mushroom Pasta
Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Dan Becker
This healthy spinach mushroom pasta dish is a popular choice for vegetarians and meat-lovers alike. Hearty whole-wheat pasta is quite filling, and a full pound of sliced mushrooms makes this dinner truly satisfying.
This recipe, and others like it, can be found in the article “20 Fast and Fresh Dinner Ideas That Will Be Your Fall Go-Tos.”
How to Make It
Step 1
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Boil 2 qts. water in a large pot and cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl.
Step 2
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Heat olive oil in a large frying pan, add garlic and mushrooms, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add cream cheese and milk and heat until boiling, stirring often. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then pour over pasta. Sprinkle with chives and serve with parmesan on the side.
Step 3
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Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
Ingredients
8 ounces whole-wheat pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pound sliced mushrooms
6 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup milk
8 cups lightly packed spinach
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
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