Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Penne A Delightful Pasta Entree

Bynews dail

Feb 5, 2025

Creamy Spinach and Mushroom PenneIngredients:
1 pound penne pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced 1 large bunch of spinach, washed and chopped 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 3 cups milk 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil Salt and pepper to tasteInstructions:
1.
Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions.
Drain and set aside.
2.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3.
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
4.
Add the mushrooms and cook until softened and browned, about 8 minutes.
5.
Add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
6.
In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
7.
Gradually whisk in the milk until the sauce is smooth.
Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
8.
Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
9.
Add the mushroom mixture and spinach to the sauce and stir until combined.
10.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
11.
Add the cooked penne pasta to the sauce and stir until coated.
12.
Stir in the basil and serve immediately.
Tips:
For a richer flavor, use heavy cream instead of milk.
You can add other vegetables to the sauce, such as chopped bell peppers, zucchini, or tomatoes.
If you don’t have fresh spinach, you can use 10 ounces of frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry.
This recipe can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.

Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Penne A Delightful Pasta Entree

Bynews dail

By news dail

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