Spinach And Chestnut Pasta

chestnuts

🥗Healthier: mushrooms

💰Cheaper: canned mushrooms

Mushrooms provide a similar texture at a lower cost.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and offers a cheesy flavor.

Bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat.

Add the pasta and continue to boil until tender as per the instructions on box.

Drain the pasta in a colander, reserving some cooked pasta water in a small bowl.

While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil and butter in a pan.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté for a minute.

Add crushed tomatoes, half and half, salt, pepper, and dried herbs; stir to combine.

Add spinach and roasted chestnuts; toss until spinach has wilted.

Add boiled pasta and stir until well coated in the sauce, adding pasta water as needed.

Add Parmesan to the pan and stir until melted into the sauce.

Taste and adjust salt, milk, and pepper as needed.

Serve warm, topping with red pepper flakes and additional Parmesan and roasted chestnuts.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens