Creamy Spinach And Mushroom Penne Pasta Recipes

CREAMY SPINACH AND MUSHROOM PENNE PASTA

Steps:

• Heat oil in skillet on medium heat and saute onions and garlic until tender.
• Add mushrooms and spinach and saute until heated through.
• Add herbs and spices. Mix well.
• Mix in tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes.
• Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook penne pasta according to package directions in a large pot.
• Drain pasta and return it to the large pot.
• Stir in in parmesan cheese and light cream cheese. Mix well.
• Add prepared sauce to pasta and mix until well combined.
• Serve topped with extra parmesan cheese, if desired.
• Note: Spike seasoning can be substituted with another all-purpose seasoning, if desired.

CREAMY MUSHROOM & SPINACH PASTA

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over a medium heat and fry the onion and mushrooms for 10 mins, or until softened and browned slightly. Meanwhile, cook the pasta following pack instructions.
• Add the garlic to the pan with the mushrooms and cook for 2 mins more. Tip in the crème fraîche and parmesan, stir to combine, then add the baby spinach. Set aside.
• Remove the pasta from the heat and drain, reserving 25ml of the water. Toss the pasta in the creamy mushroom sauce, put back on the heat and cook over a low heat until the spinach wilts, about 5 mins. Pour in enough of the reserved water to loosen slightly. Season with black pepper and finish with a sprinkle of chilli flakes, if you like.

CREAMY SPINACH & MUSHROOM PENNE

Steps:

• Cook the penne following pack instructions and put the kettle on to boil. Meanwhile, put the cashews and dried mushrooms in a medium heatproof bowl along with the bouillon powder, and pour over 200ml boiling water from the kettle. Leave to soak for 5 mins. After this time, blitz the mixture with a hand blender until smooth and creamy.
• Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat and fry the fresh mushrooms and garlic for a couple of minutes until just starting to soften. Add the spinach and continue to cook, stirring frequently until the spinach has wilted. Drain the pasta, reserving a little of the cooking water. Tip the pasta into the pan with the mushroom mixture, season with plenty of black pepper and toss everything together well. Remove from the heat and stir through the creamy mushroom sauce, adding a drop of the reserved cooking water if needed to loosen. Serve straightaway.