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Easy Penne Pasta with a Creamy Sauce

Easy penne pasta recipe with a creamy mushroom, tomatoes and spinach sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

  • 9 oz (260g) penne pasta
  • 10.5oz (300g) mushrooms
  • 2 cups (400g) chopped tomatoes (Or 14.5oz canned tomatoes)
  • 2.6oz (75g) spinach
  • ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp Italian seasoning (Optional)
  • ⅛ tsp black pepper (Or to taste)
  • Pinch of Crushed red chili pepper
  • grated Parmesan cheese (Optional)

Instructions

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  1. Bring water to boil and cook the Penne pasta (about 20 mins).
  2. In the meantime, chop mushrooms and tomatoes (if not using canned).
  3. Heat a heavy bottomed pot or dutch oven and add olive oil.
  4. Add the chopped mushrooms and sauté until they give off water.
  5. Add the chopped tomatoes to the mushrooms.
  6. Add the spices to the mushrooms and tomatoes and let simmer on medium heat for about 8-10 Minutes or until the tomatoes are soft.
  7. Once pasta is done, add to the sauce and mix well.
  8. Add the heavy whipping cream and adjust salt if needed.
  9. Add the spinach, mix well, and cover the pot with a lid for a few minutes until the spinach has wilted.
  10. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan (if using). Serve.