Spinach Mushroom Pasta Recipe

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.

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

Step 1

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

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

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories537

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g35%

Saturated Fat 13g65%
Cholesterol 59mg20%
Sodium 469mg21%
Total Carbohydrate 57g21%

Dietary Fiber 13g47%
Protein 24g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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