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Easy Healthy Spinach Mushroom Pasta

A delicious and nutrient-dense pasta dish that combines earthy mushrooms and vibrant spinach in a creamy sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Sauce Base

  • 8 oz whole wheat or gluten-free pasta Use gluten-free pasta if needed, note that cooking times may vary.
  • 1 cup low-fat cream or cashew cream For a vegan option, use cashew cream by soaking cashews and blending until smooth.
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan or nutritional yeast Nutritional yeast is a great vegan alternative.
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice Add just before serving for brightness.

Vegetables and Seasoning

  • 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
  • 8 oz button or cremini mushrooms, sliced Fresh mushrooms yield better flavor.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil For sautéing.
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes Optional for a kick.

Instructions
 

Cooking the Pasta

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
  • Be sure to reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water before draining.

Sautéing the Vegetables

  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté until soft and browned.
  • Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

Preparing the Sauce

  • Lower the heat and pour in the low-fat cream or cashew cream. Mix until well combined.
  • Add the cooked pasta along with the reserved pasta water. Toss to combine.
  • Add grated Parmesan or nutritional yeast, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice. Toss well to coat.

Serving

  • Plate the pasta and garnish with additional grated cheese or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
  • Optionally, add a sprig of fresh parsley or basil for garnish.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For freezing, use freezer bags and thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2g
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