Super Mushroom Veggie Pasta

Recipe courtesy of the Mushroom Council and mushroominfo.com
Preparation Time:  10 minutes
Cooking Time:  10 minutes
Serves:  6

Ingredients:
1 14.5-ounce box Barilla Plus spaghetti
2  tablespoons olive oil
1  pound mushrooms, sliced
1  red bell pepper, diced
1  large onion, diced
1  cup bite-size broccolini pieces
1 pint grape tomatoes
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1/2  cup prepared pesto
1   cup baby spinach leaves
Freshly grated Parmesan (for garnish)
 


 

 

Bring a large saucepan of water to boil and prepare pasta according to package directions.

 While water comes to a boil, heat olive oil in large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add a single layer of mushrooms, red bell pepper and onions and cook, without stirring, for about five minutes or until mushrooms become red-brown on one side. Turn ingredients and cook about five minutes more, until other side is same color. Add broccolini, tomatoes and broth, and then stir in pesto. Bring to a simmer, and then add spinach and cooked pasta.

 

Transfer to serving bowl and sprinkle with fresh Parmesan.