Looking for a flavorful Fall pasta dish? Try this creamy lemon bowtie pasta! Packed with mushrooms, spinach, parmesan (regular or plant-based!), perfectly cooked pasta and the hero ingredient… Limoneira lemons!

This recipe is great for quick weeknight meals because it can be made in under 30 minutes and is extremely filling, especially if you use a bean based pasta, such as lentil pasta. This recipe is so comforting, yet full of healthy ingredients that make me feel great!

Large saucepan with bowtie pasta and veggies.

Health Benefits of Ingredients

Spinach

Spinach contains iron, which is important because iron deficiency can result in the body not being able to make hemoglobin, the part of red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the body. Pairing iron with vitamin C rich foods, such as lemons, helps improve iron absorption!

Mushrooms

Mushrooms are a good source of zinc, which is important for wound healing, immunity and crucial for growth in infants and children. Mushrooms can also contain a small amount of vitamin D if they are exposed to UV light!

Lemons

The antioxidants found in lemons have properties that can protect cells against oxidative stress. Oxidative stress can lead to inflammation, which is a precursor to cardiovascular disease. Lemons also contain vitamin C, which has been shown to aid in decreasing the severity and duration of sickness with having adequate levels in the body.

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Creamy Lemon Bowtie Pasta

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Ingredients

2 Limoneira classic lemons, sliced
12 oz bowtie pasta
1 cup sliced sweet onion
2 cups spinach
1/2 cup shredded plant-based parmesan
2 tbsp coconut oil
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1/2 cup canned coconut milk
1/2 cup veggie stock
1 tsp minced garlic

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, heat cooking oil over medium high heat.
Add sliced onion and sauté for 3 minutes.
Add the garlic, Italian seasoning and sliced lemon and sauté for 3 more minutes.
Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for another 5 minutes.
Add in the veggie stock, coconut milk and parmesan. Stir to combine.
Add in the spinach and cooked pasta and stir until spinach wilts.
Sprinkle with a little bit of parmesan on top and enjoy!

Servings:

Author: Healthy Grocery Girl

large saucepan with creamy lemon bowtie pasta and veggies like spinach and mushrooms.

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