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.

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.”

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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