Spinach & Mushroom Bowtie Pasta
Spinach & mushroom bowtie pasta is your next super easy, flavorful, and delicious dinner! Took about 15-20 minutes tops to throw together. Easy to make, minimal ingredients, and good for a crowd. It's light, yet satisfying and has the most wonderful flavor from the buttered mushrooms. Everyone was very happy about this dinner, so that is a WIN!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 16 oz package bowtie pasta
- 16 oz white mushrooms sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tsp fresh garlic minced
- 6-8 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup grated parmesan
- 1-1½ tsp sea salt more or less to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
- red pepper flakes for garnish
Instructions
- To start, boil water for your pasta. Cook pasta according to package.
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet on medium heat with about 2 tbsp butter. Once it starts to bubble, add in your sliced mushrooms. Cook your mushrooms down for about 5-10 minutes until they are soft and browned.
- Halfway through, add your fresh garlic and maybe about 1/4 tsp of sea salt. Stir continually.
- Once the mushrooms are cooked through, add in the fresh spinach. If you want lots of spinach, add the 8 cups. If you like a little less, add 6! It wilts down a ton. Season with another sprinkle of sea salt (about 1/8 tsp). Stir until the spinach is wilted and cooked down.
- Meanwhile, once your pasta is done. Drain and reserve about 1/3 cup pasta water. Pour the pasta in the skillet with the veggies followed by the pasta water.
- Next, drizzle on the olive oil. Sprinkle on the parmesan. Season with about 1/4 sea salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Taste and add more salt if needed. Might need another 1/4 tsp. Mix until everything is incorporated.
Notes
For Storing: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.