Spinach & Mushroom Pasta
Kids approved, delicious, creamy and cheesy pasta recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 Portions Semolina and Durum wheat pasta or any as per availability
- 2 Tbsp Olive oil
- 1 Tbsp Italian herb mix dried
- 1/2 Tsp Black pepper
- 1/2 Tsp Red chilli flakes Adjust the quantity as per taste
- 7-8 Cloves Garlic
- 1 Packet Mushrooms sliced
- 2-3 Pcs Green chillies
- 1 Cup Fresh cream
- 1/2 Cup Cheese (pepper Gouda and cheddar) Grated. Substitute with any cheese of choice
- Salt To taste
- 2 Cups Spinach without stem
Instructions
- Blanch spinach in boiling salt water for 5 mins.
- Cook pasta as per packet instructions until just done, rinse in cold water to arrest further cooking, drain and drizzle olive oil and keep aside.
- Blend together - blanched spinach, cream, cheese and green chillies and keep aside.
- Heat oil in a pan, sauté chopped garlic for about a min.
- Add sliced mushrooms and saute for 5 mins until the mushrooms release water and cook itself in it.
- Add herb mix, black pepper and red chilli flakes.
- Mix in the spinach sauce and stir continuously over medium heat. Let it come to a boil. Add salt and mix.
- Mix in the cooked pasta and continue to stir while it cooks for another 2-3 mins.
- Garnish with more chilli flakes and cheese and enjoy!!!