Spinach Mushroom Pasta

By Fred

Ingredients

• 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

Preparation

Step 1

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

2. 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.