Pasta Florentine with Mushrooms

Pasta Florentine with Mushrooms
Yield: 4 Servings
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Total time:30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces pasta, uncooked (linguine)
• 3 Tbsp. flour
• 8 ounces chicken broth
• 8 ounces whole milk
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 Tbsp. olive oil
• 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 oz. Gruyere or Swiss cheese, shredded
• 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves

Directions:

1. Begin cooking pasta according to package instructions. Whisk together flour, chicken broth, milk, salt and pepper. Set aside.
2. hile pasta cooks, in a large skillet heat olive oil over medium-high heat. When oil begins to ripple add sliced mushrooms, sauté for 6 minutes. Add minced garlic, sauté for 2 more minutes until garlic just begins to brown.
3. Whisk flour, chicken broth, milk, salt and pepper mixture into mushrooms and garlic, bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally until thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Add shredded cheese, stir until cheese has melted. Mix in spinach, allow to wilt. Add drained pasta to skillet, toss to coat.