Pasta with Fresh Spinach and Goat Cheese (Chevre)

Total time: 30 minutes
    A little goat cheese brings the mushrooms and spinach together for this simple, healthy side dish.

 Ingredients:

• 1 medium onion
• 1 clove garlic
• 4oz (120gr) mushrooms
• 1 tbs olive oil
• 6oz (180gr) fresh spinach
• 3oz (90gr) soft goat cheese or 2/3 box chevre Chavrie in the U.S., Chevraux in Europe
• 1 1/2 tsp soy sauce
• 2 tbs Greek yogurt
• 1 cup (3.3oz, 95gr) dried pasta, penne

 Instructions:

• Cook pasta according to package instructions.  Drain.
• While pasta cooks:  Wash spinach (if necessary) and roughly chop. 
• Clean mushrooms.
• Chop onions and mushrooms.  Mince garlic. 
• Heat oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, mushrooms and sauté for 10 minutes, until lightly browned. 
• Add goat cheese and stir until it melts.
• Add spinach and stir-fry until spinach is just wilted, 1 - 2 minutes. 
• Remove from heat and stir in soy sauce and yogurt. 
• Toss with pasta and serve immediately.