4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/2 pounds cleaned baby bella mushrooms (white would be fine too)
1 container cherry tomatoes, halved (I did not do this but should have)
1/2 cup broth (chicken, veggie or beef would all work)
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 bag cleaned spinach ( 2 bunches?)
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste (I added no salt because the tomato paste, butter and cheese are salted)
fresh basil for garnish
Melt the butter in a large skillet add the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and swirl until it is wilted the add the tomato paste. Stir it a couple of times then add the mushrooms and stir continually for about a minute. Throw in the cherry tomatoes and the veggie broth and basil. Cook until the mushrooms and tomatoes are soft. (add more broth or water as needed) Add the spinach and cook until it is wilted. Stir in the cream until it is all blended then add the cheese and stir until it is melted.
Top strips of fresh basil.
