Ingredients
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 55 mins
1/2 pound (8 ounces or 1/2 box) uncooked Barilla Penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1/3 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and caps sliced
2 medium tomatoes*, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried basil (or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh)
1 teaspoon dried oregano (or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh)
1/4 teaspoon salt
Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
2 ounces cream cheese, softened and cut into 8 pieces
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cups fresh spinach leaves
Preparation
