Sundried Tomato, Mushroom & Spinach Pasta

Ingredients (Serves 4-6)

• 12 oz penne pasta noodles (I use Banza noodles - they are gluten free & so delicious!! I purchase them here: https://amzn.to/2TucTST

• 30 oz pasta sauce (I prefer garlic and basil flavored sauces)

• 1/2 white onion, diced

• 2 cups mushrooms, roughly chopped

• 4 cups spinach

• 3 cloves of garlic (minced)

• 1 cup sundried tomatoes (chopped)

• 1/3 cup basil (chopped)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 1/2 tsp sea salt

• 1/2 tsp pepper

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1/2 tsp oregano

• 1/4 tsp paprika

• Small handful of mozzarella cheese (optional) My favorite brand of dairy free cheese is Violife. It’s literally the best.

• Pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta noodles and set aside

2. In a large pot, heat up the olive oil and sautee the onion and garlic on medium heat for about 2-3 minutes

3. Add the spinach, mushrooms, and sundried tomatoes to the pot along with all of the seasonings. Mix well and cook for another 3-5 minutes

4. Add the pasta noodles, sauce, and basil to the pot and mix well. Let the pot simmer for about 5 minutes.

Option: Add a handful of dairy free mozzarella cheese to the mix and cook until cheese has melted. I personally love the creaminess the cheese brings to the pasta. Make sure you get a dairy free cheese you really enjoy! :-) I also like to add a pinch of red pepper flakes!