Description
Creamy spinach pasta made with 8 cups of spinach, mushrooms, and a dairy-free sauce. A cozy, nourishing vegetarian dinner that doesn’t taste healthy.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter or your choice of oil
- 2 cups (156 g) mushrooms (portobello, cremini, oyster, etc), 1/4 inch dice
- 1 cup (100 g) shallots or red onions, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 cups (8 oz) baby spinach, coarsely chopped
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 1 1/4 cup ditalini pasta
- 3 oz dairy-free Boursin or cheese
- 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup basil, finely chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
In a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, add butter. Once it’s melted, add mushrooms and a pinch of salt. Sauté for 8 minutes or until they just start to brown. Add shallots and sauté for 5 minutes; the onion should be translucent and softened. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add the spinach to the pan with a pinch of salt, stirring gently until it starts to wilt. I added it in two batches to make mixing easier. Sauté for 5 minutes or until it’s cooked down and wilted. Add the vegetable stock and pasta, stirring until well combined. Bring to a boil, then simmer, covered, over medium-low heat for 14 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add cheese, parsley, basil, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well, then cook over medium-high heat until the sauce is thick and creamy, about 3 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and serve while warm.
Notes
- Use oil to make it vegan
- you can swap out any herbs you like for the parsely (chives, scallions, dill, mint, etc)
- inspired by Melissa Clark’s recipe for Orzo Spinach with Feta
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes