Description
A delicious and healthy creamy mushroom and spinach pasta dish, perfect for meal prep and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz whole grain pasta
- 8 oz mushrooms (Portobello, cremini, or shiitake)
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 1 cup cashew or coconut cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes, optional
- Fresh herbs (basil or parsley), for garnish
Instructions
- Begin with your mushrooms. Clean them gently and slice them into thick pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
- Introduce the mushrooms, allowing them to brown beautifully.
- Toss in your chopped spinach or kale, letting the greens wilt down.
- Add your cashew or coconut cream and mix well. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes for warmth.
- Finally, toss your cooked whole grain pasta into the skillet and mix seamlessly. Serve warm with fresh herbs on top.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use lentils or chickpeas instead of pasta. Ensure vegetables are cooked to a tender-crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy meal prep, creamy pasta, vegetarian recipe, mushroom pasta, family meals