Name: 20-Minute Balsamic Mushroom & Spinach Pasta
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 8 ounces whole-wheat fettuccine or linguine; 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced (about 6 cups); 1.5 tablespoons thinly sliced garlic; 3 ounces baby spinach (about 3 cups); 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, preferably vegetarian; 0.75 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper; 0.25 cup chopped fresh basil; 6 tablespoons chopped roasted unsalted pistachios

20-Minute Balsamic Mushroom & Spinach Pasta

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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.

Julia Levy

Published on June 11, 2021

Reviewed by Dietitian

Jessica Ball, M.S., RD

20-Minute Balsamic Mushroom & Spinach Pasta — Photo: Antonis Achilleos

Active Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Egg Free Vegetarian

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Ingredients

8 ounces whole-wheat fettuccine or linguine
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced (about 6 cups)
1 ½ tablespoons thinly sliced garlic
3 ounces baby spinach (about 3 cups)
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, preferably vegetarian
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
6 tablespoons chopped roasted unsalted pistachios

Directions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water.
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.
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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

276	Calories
14g	Fat
35g	Carbs
10g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 276
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 35g	13%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 10g	20%
Total Fat 14g	18%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Vitamin A 1034IU	21%
Sodium 332mg	14%
Potassium 457mg	10%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.