Creamy Pasta with Spinach and Tomatoes

Step 1

Boil water and cook pasta according to directions. Save ½-1 cup of the pasta water for cream sauce.

Step 2

While pasta is cooking, heat up 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil.

Step 3

Once heated add mushrooms for 4 minutes stirring constantly.

Step 4

Add red onion & grape tomatoes to mushrooms for 4 minutes.

Step 5

Add garlic, once fragrant (about 2 minutes), add spinach and stir until wilted. Take off heat.

Step 6

In a separate saucepan, add ½ cup of pasta water, cream cheese, and parmesan cheese. Combine over low-medium heat. Use more pasta water if you prefer to have a looser sauce.

Step 7

Combine drained pasta into the skillet with veggies, toss in the cream sauce.

Step 8

Add salt & pepper to taste. Garnish and serve.