Healthy Cooking Methods & Styles Quick & Easy Healthy Recipes Healthy, Quick & Easy Dinner Recipes Healthy 20-Minute Dinner Recipes 20-Minute Balsamic Mushroom & Spinach Pasta 3.5 (2) 1 Review 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. By Julia Levy Julia Levy Julia Levy has been working in recipe publishing for almost a decade, but testing recipes for as long as she's been able to wield a spoon. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on June 11, 2021 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Instagram Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, has been with EatingWell for three years and works as the associate nutrition editor for the brand. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Antonis Achilleos Active Time: 20 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 6 Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Egg Free Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts 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. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 276 Calories 14g Fat 35g Carbs 10g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved