Vegan Red Lentil Pasta with Mushrooms and Spinach

Ingredients

• 1 pack red lentil pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups sliced mushrooms
• 2 cups loosely packed baby spinach
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon pine nuts, for serving
• fresh basil leaves, for serving

Method

1. Cook pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Meanwhile in a frying pan heat oil and add garlic. Cook for 1 minute over medium heat and add mushrooms. Cook for 10 minutes or until mushrooms are golden brown.
2. Drain pasta reserving a half cup of cooking water then toss through the mushrooms, add in spinach and cook for another 3-5 minutes. Serve warm garnished with fresh basil leaves and pine nuts. Enjoy right away.

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