Shelly's Recipe

Spinach Mushroom Pasta

Category: Pasta

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

Boil 2 qts. water in a large pot and cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl.

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. Serves 4