The Best Pasta with Fresh Spinach Mushrooms Basil Red Onion

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Prepare all ingredients: julienne the red onion, slice the shiitake mushrooms, chop the garlic, and cut the carrot using a potato peeler for a different look.

Heat a moderate flame and add olive oil to a large skillet.

Add the mushrooms, garlic, and onions to the skillet and sauté until tender, then remove them to a bowl.

Boil water in a large pot, add salt and pepper, and cook the penne pasta until firm but not crunchy, about 2 minutes less than package instructions.

Once the pasta is done, drain it in a colander and set aside.

In the same skillet, add the spinach and sauté carefully, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper to avoid over-seasoning.

Drain the spinach in the colander, pressing out excess water with a spoon.

Combine the sautéed vegetables with the drained pasta in a large bowl, tossing to mix.

Add the cherry tomatoes and basil to the pasta mixture, stirring gently to combine.

Drizzle with more olive oil for shine and flavor before serving.

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