CREAMY SPINACH AND MUSHROOM PENNE PASTA

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A lacto-vegetarian pasta dish using spinach, mushrooms, onions, garlic, and cream cheese to create a thick, delectable tomato sauce. The original recipe only called for cream cheese, canned pasta sauce, spinach, pasta, and parmesan cheese. I added the mushrooms to give the sauce more substance.

Provided by for the love of veg

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup red onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 ounces baby portabella mushrooms, sliced
1 1/2 cups frozen chopped spinach
15 ounces tomato sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon spike seasoning
1/4 teaspoon fennel seed
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons light cream cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.8, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 5.6, Sodium 427.1, Carbohydrate 53.3, Fiber 9, Sugar 4.2, Protein 8.2

Godsone Odion
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This dish was delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the mushrooms and spinach added a nice touch. The pasta was also cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Rezher Kosrat
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. The sauce was not very flavorful, and the mushrooms and spinach were a bit bland as well. The pasta was also cooked a bit too al dente for my liking. Overall, I thought this dish was just okay.


Drake Martin
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I loved this dish! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the mushrooms and spinach added a nice touch. The pasta was also cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Lee
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This dish was very easy to make and it turned out great! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the mushrooms and spinach added a nice touch. The pasta was also cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Shah
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This dish was delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the mushrooms and spinach added a nice touch. The pasta was also cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Malik Umair Hussain
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. The sauce was very flavorful, but it was a bit too salty for me. The mushrooms and spinach were also a bit salty. The pasta was cooked perfectly, but I would recommend using less salt next time.


Okereke Bernard
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I loved this dish! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the mushrooms and spinach added a nice touch. The pasta was also cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Bitol
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. The sauce was not very flavorful, and the mushrooms and spinach were a bit bland as well. The pasta was also cooked a bit too al dente for my liking. Overall, I thought this dish was just okay.


Tomica Kroukamp
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I'm a big fan of creamy pasta dishes, and this one did not disappoint. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the mushrooms and spinach added a nice touch. The pasta was also cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


MODOULAMIN JALLOW
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This dish was very easy to make and it turned out great! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the mushrooms and spinach added a nice touch. The pasta was also cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Aligujjar
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I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the mushrooms and spinach added a nice touch. The pasta was also cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Sandra Kamwale
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste. The sauce was very creamy and heavy, and the mushrooms and spinach were a bit overwhelming. The pasta was also cooked a bit too al dente for my liking. Overall, I thought this dish was just okay.


Tebogo Godiya
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I'm not a huge fan of mushrooms, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the spinach added a nice touch. The pasta was also cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again, but I might omit the mushrooms next


Muktar Muktar
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This was a really delicious and easy recipe to follow. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the mushrooms and spinach added a nice touch. The pasta was also cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!


Music Player
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it! The sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the mushrooms and spinach added a nice touch. The pasta was also cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Shamie Naks
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The sauce was smooth and creamy, and the mushrooms and spinach were cooked perfectly. The pasta was also cooked perfectly al dente. This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Mudoma Abdul
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This creamy spinach and mushroom penne pasta was an absolute delight! The sauce was rich, creamy, and flavorful, and the mushrooms and spinach added a perfect earthy and nutty flavor. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente, and the whole dish came t


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