20 Minute Balsamic Mushroom & Spinach Pasta
This 20-minute veggie pasta dish is super savory, thanks to meaty mushrooms, while the natural sweetness from the balsamic vinegar, basil and pistachios brighten up this quick, healthy vegetarian dinner.
Ingredients
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8 ounces whole-wheat fettuccine or linguine
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4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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1 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced (about 6 cups)
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1 ½ tablespoons thinly sliced garlic
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3 ounces baby spinach (about 3 cups)
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3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, preferably vegetarian
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¾ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon ground pepper
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¼ cup chopped fresh basil
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6 tablespoons chopped roasted unsalted pistachios
Description
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water.
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Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until well-browned, about 10 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in spinach; cook, stirring constantly, until wilted, about 1 minute.
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Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire, salt, pepper and the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Add the pasta and toss to coat. Stir in the reserved 1/4 cup cooking water. Remove from heat. Stir in basil and sprinkle with pistachios.