Creamy Tomato and Mushroom Pasta

• Produce

  • 1 tsp Basil, dried
  • 2 Garlic cloves, large
  • 1/2 cup Onion
  • 1 tsp Oregano, dried
  • 1/3 lb Shiitake mushrooms
  • 3 cups Spinach, fresh leaves
  • 2 Tomatoes, medium

• Canned Goods

  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable or chicken broth

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1/2 lb Barilla penne pasta

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp Salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil

• Dairy

  • 8 softened and cut into pieces 2 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

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Description

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound (8 ounces or 1/2 box) uncooked Barilla Penne pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1/3 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and caps sliced
• 2 medium tomatoes*, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried basil (or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
• 2 ounces cream cheese, softened and cut into 8 pieces
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 cups fresh spinach leaves

Directions

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook penne as directed on the package until al dente, roughly 11-12 minutes. Drain into a colander.
• Meanwhile, make the sauce. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil until hot. Add the onion and mushrooms. Cook until they start to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds.
• Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, basil, oregano, salt, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir until the tomato paste is smooth with the broth then bring to a boil. Once boiling, add the cream cheese and Parmesan cheese. Stir until melted.
• Add the spinach leaves and wait 30 seconds before stirring (as the spinach cooks, itll shrink and be easier to stir). Cook for another 2-3 minutes or until wilted and bright green.
• To serve, in a large bowl mix together the cooked penne and sauce. Serve immediately.