Lemon Balsamic Mushroom Penne

This is super delicious and super healthy! Especially if you use whole wheat penne. I created this one night as a quick, easy, and flavorful dish for the family. It was a hit!

The glaze I used is Monari Federzoni Sweet Onion Balsamic Glaze which I found at Walmart. I love it on fresh tomatoes, mozzarella and salads. It adds the perfect sweet and tangy flavor to any dish.

Also, the essential lemon oil I used in this recipe was amazing! Just a few drops and the whole kitchen smelled like I had just zested a lemon. You get all that lemon flavor without the bitterness from the peel our sourness from the juice. Love it!

Lemon Balsamic Penne

• 1 box of penne
• 2-3 fresh medium sized tomatoes, halved and then quartered
• 3 cups fresh spinach leaves
• 2 cups sliced mushrooms
• 2 Tbsp dried parsley
• 4 Tbsp olive oil
• 3 drops lemon essential oil (I use doterra)
• 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• pepper
• Sweet balsamic glaze

Cook penned according to directions on box. Drain and rinse. Place back in pot. Stir in 2 Tbsp of olive oil. Turn pot on medium heat. Add mushrooms and continuously stir until mushrooms are tender. Remove from heat. Stir in spinach and tomatoes.

In a small bowl add lemon juice, lemon essential oil, 2 Tbsp olive oil, garlic powder, salt and a dash of pepper.Stir well and pour over pasta. Toss and coat pasta. Spoon onto serving plate. Sprinkle parsley over top and drizzle balsamic glaze. Enjoy!