Healthy Creamy Mushroom Pasta for Two

This Creamy Mushroom Pasta is not only super satisfying but also budget-friendly at just over £1 per portion! The secret ingredient is silken tofu, adding wonderful creaminess and a protein boost.

Nutritional Info (per serving):

• Calories: 743 kcal
• Protein: 28g
• Carbohydrates: 53g (7g sugars)
• Fat: 14g (2g saturates)
• Fibre: 12g
• Salt: 1.2g

Ingredients:

• 150g wholewheat tagliatelle (or spaghetti)
• Olive oil, for frying
• 1 large leek, thinly sliced
• 200g baby leaf spinach (or frozen spinach)
• 200g mushrooms, thickly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 150g silken tofu
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions:

1. Cook Pasta: Boil the pasta in salted water for 10 minutes or according to package instructions. Drain, reserving some cooking water.
2. Prepare Leeks: Heat a splash of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook leeks until soft, then set aside.
3. Cook Spinach: Add a bit more oil to the pan, increase the heat, and cook spinach until wilted. Drain excess moisture.
4. Sauté Mushrooms: In the same pan, heat more oil and fry mushrooms until caramelized. Add garlic, then return leeks and spinach to the pan.
5. Make Sauce: Blend silken tofu with 3 tbsp reserved pasta water and soy sauce until smooth. Pour into the pan with the mushroom mixture.
6. Combine: Add pasta to the pan, toss to combine, and season with salt and pepper.

Enjoy a creamy, protein-packed meal that’s both nutritious and delicious! ✨