spinach mushroom pasta

Recipe by
Mary-Ann D'Antonio
Stoneham, MA

This recipe is so delicious. It is an old recipe and I have had it for a very long time. This is a fast recipe and my husband will suggest it if we are going out for the evening. He loves all the ingredients in the recipe and I don't have to be in the kitchen cooking for a long period of time.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For spinach mushroom pasta

  • 8 oz
    whole-wheat pasta
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1
    minced garlic clove
  • 1 lb
    sliced mushrooms
  • 6 oz
    cream cheese
  • 1/2 c
    milk
  • 2 qt
    lightly packed spinach
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/2 c
    grated parmesan cheese (on the side)

How To Make spinach mushroom pasta

  • 1
    In a large pot, boil 8 oz. whole-wheat pasta and cook according to package directions. When cooked transfer to a large serving bowl.
  • 2
    While pasta is cooking heat 2 tbsp. of olive oil in a large frying pan, add one minced garlic clove and one lb. of sliced mushroom and cook until softened, about five minutes.
  • 3
    Add 6 oz. of cream cheese and 1/2 cup milk and cook, stirring often, until boiling.
  • 4
    Stir in two qts. lightly packed spinach and cook until wilted, takes about 3 minutes.
  • 5
    Season with the salt and pepper and pour over pasta.
  • 6
    Season with parmesan cheese (which is served on the side)

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