Garden Pasta Recipe
Spinach, mushrooms, tossed in a creole marinara served over penne pasta
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Ingredients
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Pasta and Sauce
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Sauté Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add Spinach
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 4
Combine with Sauce
Pour in the creole marinara sauce and stir to combine. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes to heat through.
- 5
Mix with Pasta
Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss well to coat the pasta in the sauce and vegetables.
- 6
Serve
Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
