Tuscan Butter Mushrooms

These mushrooms are no exception as they are rich and creamy with pops of brightness from the cherry tomatoes.

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp. butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp. tomato paste
• 1 lb. baby bella mushrooms, cleaned
• 1 c. cherry tomatoes, halved
• ¾ c. heavy cream
• ¼ c. freshly grated Parmesan
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• 3 c. spinach
• Thinly sliced basil, for garnish

Instructions

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic and tomato paste and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add mushrooms and tomatoes and cook until mushrooms are tender and tomatoes are starting to burst, 5 minutes.
2. Add heavy cream and Parmesan and season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes, then bring to a simmer. Add spinach and cook until sauce is thickened and spinach is wilted, 5 minutes.
3. Garnish with basil before serving.