Tuscan Butter Mushrooms

My wife’s cousin Carol came to Christmas and made this for dinner. Excellent.

Tuscan Butter Mushrooms

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Author: Carol Bowman

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 pound baby bella mushrooms, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese, shreddded
  • 10 ounces spinach, cleaned and stemmed, chopped if large
  • salt
  • pepper
  • red pepper flakes
  • basil leaves, chiffonaded (optional)

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium heat melt the butter. Add the garlic and tomato paste. Cook until fragrant.
  • Add the mushrooms and tomatoes and cook until the 'shrooms are tender and the tomatoes start to burst, about 5 minutes
  • Add the heavy cream, parmesan, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes
  • Bring to a simmer.
  • Add the spinach and toss to coat. Cook until sauce thickens and spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes.
  • Optional: Garnish with chiffonaded basil leaves.
  • Enjoy.