Make your next dinner a smash hit with this Italian-inspired pasta fresca recipe! This tasty dish is super easy to make, ready in just 30 minutes, and has just the right balance of fresh herbs, hearty vegetables, and a light and creamy sauce to make it a family favorite you’ll keep returning to!
📖 Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound fusilli, substitute any other dry or fresh pasta, adjust cooking time appropriately
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 white onions, sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach, substitute frozen
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
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Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Set aside, and reserve a cup of the pasta water if you’re not using butter.
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In a large skillet, add oil. Then, add sliced onions and cook until fragrant. Now, add mushrooms, salt and pepper. Cook on low heat until the mushrooms look a bit golden.
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Add the cherry tomatoes and garlic. Continue cooking for another 3 minutes to medium heat. Stir occasionally.
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Add the cooked pasta and butter to the skillet and allow it to cook with the sauce for about 3 minutes.
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Finally, add the fresh spinach and cook just for 2 minutes. Garnish with parmesan, red pepper flakes, and other fresh herbs of choice. Serve hot!
Nutrition
Calories: 411kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 567mg | Potassium: 371mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1182IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 2mg
