Pistachio Cream Pasta

I love this pasta dish, as pistachios are my favorite nut. I help my mom with all of the toppings, and we toss it together just before dinner. Everyone we have ever served it to has raved about how tasty and simple the recipe is.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  cups mushrooms, sliced
• 1⁄3 cup butter
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
• 1⁄2 teaspoon basil, crushed
• 8  ounces pasta, cooked
• 1  cup fresh spinach, torn in bite size pieces
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1⁄4 cup swiss cheese, shredded
• 1⁄2 cup pistachios, chopped

Directions

1. In a skillet, saute mushrooms in butter.
2. Add cream and basil and heat through.
3. Pour sauce over hot pasta and mix thoroughly.
4. Add spinach, Parmesan and Swiss cheeses, pistachios.
5. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
6. Toss to mix well.