Date nights are not something done often around here. Of course this isn’t due to any negative reason at all but instead due to a practical one- it’s expensive! Not only would we need to budget for the food but unless we have family around, we would need to budget for a babysitter as well. Now, I’m not saying we don’t ever make our way to a restaurant but until we do, I like to hold this little weekly tradition as a way to reconnect.

So with little one in bed and the house nice and quiet, its time to get started on our quick, easy and delicious meal. On tonights menu: Creamy Spinach & Mushroom Farfalle.

Creamy Spinach & Mushroom Farfalle.

What You’ll Need:

• 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
• Baby Bella Mushrooms, Sliced- Use however many you’d like
• 1 Clove Garlic (I used Garlic Paste this time for ease and just guessed amount)
• Baby Spinach
• 1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese
• Salt to Taste
• 1 box of farfalle (or any type of pasta you prefer)

WHAT TO DO:

• Prepare pasta according to packaging
• Oil skillet with olive oil or butter, heat on medium and spread sliced mushrooms evenly. Don’t crowd the mushrooms. Toss until brown
• Once mushrooms have been cooked, add in cream, garlic, and salt
• Cover and cook on low heat for 5 minutes
• Stir in parmesan and baby spinach.
• Combine over pasta and serve immediately. Top with parmesan (you can also add goat cheese. I’ve tried both and each are equally amazing).

ENJOY!

xoxo, Mary