Fusilli Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Parmesan Cheese and Spinach.
Bursting with flavor from sun-dried tomatoes, earthy mushrooms, and tangy Parmesan cheese, this dish is a delightful combination of textures and tastes. The addition of fresh baby spinach adds a pop of vibrant color and a healthy dose of nutrients.
Prep: 25 mins. Servings: 4-6
Ingredients:
- Armando Fusilli Pasta (or other pasta like penne or spaghetti)
- Olivar Santamaria Extra Virgin Olive Oil
ZONA ORGANIC Shiitake Mushrooms (1 Jar)
ZONA ORGANIC Sun Dried Tomatoes (1 Jar)
1/2 Cup White Wine
- Minced Garlic (3 cloves)
Butter (3 tablespoons)
- Fresh Baby Spinach
- Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Butter (3 tablespoons)
- Fresh Parsley or Basil (Chopped)
- Lemon Juice
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Preparation
STEP 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until it is 1 to 2 minutes under al dente according to the package instructions. We will finish cooking it in the sauce.
STEP 2
In a separate large skillet or cast iron, heat a drizzle of olive oil (or sun-dried tomato oil) over medium heat. Add crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper, and let them bloom for about 1 minute.
STEP 3
Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet and sauté until they are grilled throughout, darkened, and soft, but not burnt or charred. Cook for about 7-8 minutes, stirring every few minutes. Add minced garlic and stir.
STEP 4
Pour in white wine and let it reduce.
STEP 5
Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Stir well until everything is combined. As your pasta finishes cooking, remove it from the pot and add about 1/4 cup of pasta water to the skillet to start creating the sauce.
STEP 6
Drain the pasta, reserving more pasta water as needed. Add the pasta to the skillet and mix well until everything is combined. Allow the pasta to finish cooking in the skillet. Add butter and 1 tablespoon of grated parmesan cheese. Adjust the consistency with more pasta water if needed, using about 1/4 cup.
STEP 7
Once everything is combined, add the fresh baby spinach and let it wilt. You can also adjust the flavor with more parmesan cheese according to your preference.
STEP 8
Turn off the heat, toss in the chopped parsley (or basil) and squeeze lemon juice over the pasta. Top with more parmesan cheese and serve!
Feel free to customize this dish by adding proteins like chicken breast, bacon, or Italian sausage. You can also make the pasta creamy by adding heavy cream if desired. Enjoy!
