pasta with sundried tomatoes, spinach & mushrooms

Recipe by
Daily Inspiration S
Somewhere, TX

Great texture and wonderful flavor from the veggies. Feel free to use whole wheat pasta if you wish.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For pasta with sundried tomatoes, spinach & mushrooms

  • 8 oz
    rigatoni pasta
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2 tsp
    minced garlic
  • 2 c
    fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 tsp
    dried italian seasonong
  • 1/4 - 1/2 tsp
    ground black pepper
  • 1 1/4 c
    chicken broth (more if needed)
  • 1/2 c
    sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
  • 3 c
    spinach, coarsely chopped
  • 1/3 c
    black olives, sliced
  • 1/4 c
    walnuts, coarsely chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste (keep in mind that the parmesan cheese is somewhat salty)
  • 1/4 c
    parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/4 c
    fresh parsley, chopped

How To Make pasta with sundried tomatoes, spinach & mushrooms

  • 1
    Cook pasta to al dente stage. Drain well and return to covered pot (add a touch of olive oil if preferred)
  • 2
    In a large nonstick skillet, add olive oil and saute garlic, mushrooms, Italian seasoning and black pepper - cook over medium-high heat. Cook until mushrooms have released their juices and are golden brown. Add a few tsp. of broth if necessary to keep from drying out.
  • 3
    Add broth and tomatoes to the skillet and reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook approx. 2-3 minutes or until tomatoes are rehydrated. Add the spinach and cook uncovered, stirring often until spinach is wilted.
  • 4
    Add the cooked pasta, olives, walnuts and toss well to mix. Add additional broth if needed or pasta water.
  • 5
    Remove pasta from heat and toss in the parmesan cheese. Serve with chopped parsley to garnish.

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