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Home » Recipes » Whole Wheat Penne with Mushrooms, Spinach, and Tomatoes

Last updated on March 2, 2018. Originally posted on March 2, 2018 By Maryea / 11 Comments

Whole Wheat Penne with Mushrooms, Spinach, and Tomatoes

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    Need an easy and healthy pasta recipe? This Whole Wheat Penne with Mushrooms, Spinach and Tomatoes is an easy and healthy pasta recipe that is perfect for a weeknight dinner the whole family will love!Penne Pasta with Mushrooms, Spinach, and tomatoes healthy pasta recipes

Heads up! This post was first published in March 2010. Photos and the recipe were updated March 2018. 

Baby ‘Bella mushrooms were on sale at Trader Joe’s this week and my thoughts immediately went to an easy and healthy pasta recipe.

My food cravings really change with the seasons.  During the cold, winter months I inevitably crave heavy, comfort foods.  Come spring and summer, though, my body tells me to lighten it up and I usually do. easy and healthy pasta recipe

This Penne Pasta with Mushrooms, Spinach, and Tomatoes doesn’t feel like your typical heavy pasta dinner. This is a simple dish that is a snap to put together. Easy and healthy pasta recipe for the win!easy and healthy pasta recipe

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Penne Pasta with Mushrooms, Spinach, and tomatoes healthy pasta recipes

Whole Wheat Penne with Mushrooms, Spinach, and Tomatoes


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4.8 from 4 reviews

  • Author: Maryea Flaherty | Happy Healthy Mama
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 13.25 ounces whole wheat penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 shallot, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine
  • 1 pound baby ‘bella mushrooms, rinsed and lightly patted dry
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning blend
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
  • 5 ounces baby spinach

Instructions

  1. Cook your pasta in a pot of salted water, according to the package directions, while you proceed with the rest of the recipe.
  2. Heat the oil in a large skillet. When the oil is hot, add the garlic and shallot and cook 2-3 minutes, until the shallot is soft and translucent.
  3. Add the wine and allow it to simmer about 2 minutes.
  4. Add the mushrooms, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the skillet.  Mix so that the seasonings are evenly distributed among the mushrooms.  Allow to cook, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms are tender and reduced in size, about 6-8 minutes.
  5. Add the tomatoes with their juice to the skillet.  Allow to simmer for about 10 minutes.  The sauce should reduce slightly.
  6.  Add the spinach and stir until it begins to wilt, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Add the cooked penne to the skillet and stir to mix with the other ingredients.
  8. Plate and serve. Enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 478
  • Sugar: 12 grams
  • Fat: 15.9 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 71 grams
  • Protein: 21 grams

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  1. Laura says

    January 26, 2023 at 9:13 pm

    I just made the penne pasta with mushrooms, tomatoes and spinach and it was a hit! My house smells like an Italian Restaurant! I followed the recipe exactly but didn’t have penne so used Rao’s fusille. I had a large can of San Marzano tomatoes and used them with a pound of sliced mushrooms. The meal came together quickly. My husband helped by dicing the garlic. I added the white wine and the Italian seasonings. The only extra I used was a bit of cayenne pepper, since I enjoy a little heat. And after mixing the pasta with the delicious sauce I grated a little parmesan cheese on top. We had a great meal and it will be even better tomorrow! I will look for more of your recipes!

    ★★★★★

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    • Maryea says

      January 27, 2023 at 1:34 pm

      Happy to hear this! Thank you for the feedback.

      Reply
  2. Brittany says

    March 1, 2019 at 8:00 pm

    This was very yummy and pretty quick to make. I would personally reduce the amount if salt. Other then that I will definitely make it again. Thanks for the recipe!

    ★★★★

    Reply
  3. samantha steven says

    September 6, 2018 at 2:28 am

    Hi! I absolutely love this recipe. I’ve made it multiple times now. Whole grains are a must have in my diet as I am suffering from ulcerative colitis. Here is a snippet from the article from which I came to know that I have to include whole grains in my diet- https://www.everydayhealth.com/ulcerative-colitis/guide/. Thank you for sharing this healthy recipe.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  4. Kelly says

    March 9, 2018 at 12:37 pm

    Loved this pasta, Maryea! Made it last night and it was a big hit 🙂

    ★★★★★

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    • Maryea says

      March 9, 2018 at 5:18 pm

      I’m so happy to hear that, Kelly!! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Aanhetstrandvanoostende says

    March 3, 2018 at 5:43 am

    This is really easy and healthy pasta recipe. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      March 3, 2018 at 10:43 am

      You’re welcome!

      Reply
  6. childwisechat says

    April 7, 2010 at 2:08 pm

    Yum! I love the step-by-step pictures!

    Reply
  7. Maryea says

    March 29, 2010 at 2:14 pm

    Thanks, Candice! This was a delicious meal. The photos are definitely a work in progress…

    Reply
  8. ShortcakeScraps says

    March 28, 2010 at 8:56 pm

    This looks amazingly delicious, Maryea!! You take some awesome photos with that new camera of yours!! 🙂

    Reply

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