Spinach Mushroom Pasta

From Sunset magazine September 2008....

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 8  ounces whole wheat pasta
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1  lb mushroom, sliced
• 6  ounces cream cheese
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 8  cups spinach, lightly packed
•  kosher  salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1⁄4 cup fresh chives, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

1. Boil 2 qts. water in a large pot and cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl.
2. Heat olive oil in a large frying pan, add garlic and mushrooms, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add cream cheese and milk and heat until boiling, stirring often. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then pour over pasta. Sprinkle with chives and serve with parmesan on the side.
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