Oil-Free Vegan Spinach Mushroom Pasta is an easy pasta dish. Sauté spinach and mushrooms and stir them into pasta for a quick, healthy dinner.
Sometimes, the simpler something is the better it is. This is definitely the case with this pasta dish.
Honestly, I didn't even "develop" this recipe. One day I wanted pasta and I cooked up some spinach and mushrooms to go with. I found myself making the recipe over and over again.
It's not complicated. It takes literally 10 minutes to make. And it's pretty healthy, especially if you choose a good pasta.
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Is pasta healthy?
I used to avoid pasta, thinking that it wasn't healthy. Or it just wasn't "worth it" for me to eat. But my perspective has shifted! There are so many ways to make pasta healthy.
First, think about portion sizes. A serving of pasta is about 2 ounces dry. Now, I'm not suggesting that you should measure out how much pasta you're eating every time you eat. BUT it might be a good idea to measure it once so you can see visually how much a serving is. You can eyeball it after that!
You can also think about what kind of pasta you're buying. Personally, I love eating chickpea pasta It's pasta that's made from chickpeas instead of flour. It's great if you want a gluten-free option or if you just want some extra protein and fiber in your pasta. Chickpea pasta is like a secret way eating beans!
There's also pasta made from other types of beans, like black beans, lentils, or edamame. Brown rice pasta is another option!
Another way to make pasta healthy is pairing it with healthy foods for a well-balanced meal. That's exactly what I did with this Oil-Free Vegan Spinach Mushroom Pasta recipe. When you add vegetables, you're getting some of the nutrients that the pasta isn't providing.
Specifically, you're adding fiber to your plate, which will help you properly digest the pasta. Pasta with veggies won't spike your blood sugar as quickly as plain pasta.
It doesn't have to be complicated though. Like I said, this pasta dish is super quick and easy!
Oil-Free Vegan Spinach Mushroom Pasta Ingredients
- Gluten-Free Pasta: As I mentioned above, you have tons of pasta options. Chickpea linguine is my go-to!
- Sliced Mushrooms: I like to buy my mushrooms pre-sliced because it makes the prep easier.
- Raw Spinach: Raw is best for this recipe, because we'll just barely cook it. That way it's still slightly crisp.
- Garlic: I've been loving pre-roasted garlic from Fresh Thyme. But raw garlic works well too.
- Vegetable Broth: Instead of oil, we'll sauté the mushrooms, spinach, and garlic in veggie broth.
- Salt, Pepper, & Red Pepper Flakes: The red pepper flakes really give this dish a kick. If you don't like spice, leave them out.
How to make Oil-Free Spinach Mushroom Pasta
Step 1. Start by cooking the pasta. Each brand/type of pasta has different cooking instructions, so cook the pasta according to the directions on the package.
Step 2. Meanwhile, heat a tablespoon of vegetable broth in a sauté pan. Add the mushrooms and cover for 3 minutes, until the mushrooms are tender.
Step 3. Add the spinach and garlic. Cover again for 1-2 minutes, until the spinach is just wilted. You want the spinach to still have a bright green color.
Step 4. When the pasta is cooked, drain. Add combine the pasta and spinach mushroom mixture. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Enjoy!
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📖 Recipe
Oil-Free Vegan Spinach Mushroom Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Spaghetti or Linguine Pasta gluten-free if necessary
- 1 Pound Sliced Mushrooms
- 1 Pound Raw Spinach
- 8 Cloves Garlic chopped
- ¼ Cup Vegetable Broth for cooking
- Salt, Pepper, & Red Pepper Flakes to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
- Meanwhile, heat a few tablespoons of vegetable broth in a large sauté pan. Add the mushrooms and cover for 3 minutes, until the mushrooms are tender. Add the spinach and garlic. Cover again for 1-2 minutes, until the spinach is just wilted. If at any point the vegetables start to stick, add more broth as necessary.
- When the pasta is cooked, drain. Add combine the pasta and spinach-mushroom mixture. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an estimate.
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