Pasta with Spinach and Garlic

• 3 cups Dry Bowtie Pasta
• 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 Tablespoon Butter
• 1 whole Medium Onion, Minced
• 1 cup Sliced Portobello Mushrooms
• 6 cloves Garlic, Minced
• 4 cups Fresh Spinach (I Used The Bagged Kind And It Was Perfect!)
• 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme (optional)
• 1/4 cups Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1/2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes, to taste

1. Cook bowtie pasta according to package directions until just al dente.
2. Drain well.
3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil and butter over medium heat.
4. Add onion, mushrooms, and garlic; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes or until mushrooms are nearly tender.
5. Salt and pepper to taste.
6. Stir in spinach and thyme (if using); cook 1 minute or until heated through and spinach is slightly wilted.
7. Stir in cooked pasta; toss gently to mix.
8. Serve and sprinkle with cheese and red pepper flakes (if using).
9. Serve immediately with baby carrots and fruit and a slice of your favorite garlic bread!

olive oil, butter, onion, mushrooms, garlic, fresh spinach, fresh thyme, freshly grated parmesan cheese, red pepper

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/pasta-with-spinach-and-garlic/ (may not work)