Creamy Goat Cheese Pasta with Spinach and Roasted Mushrooms
Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod
Creamy goat cheese pasta with spinach and roasted mushrooms. This easy meatless meal is a regular at our dinner table.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
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Ingredients
18 ounce package Crimini mushrooms, stems removed and cut in half
2tablespoonsolive oil
1tablespoonbalsamic vinegar
1tablespoonminced garlic
Salt and black pepperto taste
1lbpastawe used Rotini
4cupsspinachcoarsely chopped
6ouncesgoat cheesecrumbled
1/3cupfreshly chopped basil
Salt and black pepperto taste
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place mushrooms in a medium bowl and drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Add in garlic and toss. Season with salt and pepper. Spread mushrooms evenly onto a large greased baking sheet. Roast for 15-20 minutes or until mushrooms are tender, stirring once.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions, but before draining, reserve 1 cup cooking water.
3. Toss pasta with roasted mushrooms, spinach, and goat cheese. Add in reserved cooking liquid and stir until the cheese melts and the pasta becomes creamy. Toss in fresh basil and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.