Keto Tuscan Butter Mushrooms

We get tired of eating the same or similar meals all the time, and yes, I know this is not a true problem to have. I try to make sure whatever I cook fits my keto lifestyle while still tasting good to the non keto Hub, who for the record can eat 2 ice cream cones every single night without gaining an ounce. If I did not love him, he would be very easy for me to hate! We are almost a living breathing Jack Spratt and wife.

I found most of this recipe while I was googling keto dishes. The recipe actually mentions it should be a side dish__what? It screamed easy one pan entree to me. As usual a recipe is just a suggestion so I am posting this with my changes.  They are not that much different, just slight differences that fit our tastes a little better. If you want to see the original you can find it here

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.

To remain keto I ate mine out of a bowl like a stew, but I served TheHub, Son2 and DIL2 over pasta, The sauce spread throughout the pasta and coated every bite. I did have the grated parm at the table for anyone who wanted additional but after tasting it everyone passed on the extra cheese. (I forgot to set the fresh basil out, though) I can't even begin to tell you how delicious this was, except that TheHub asked me to make this often. When all was said and done the only thing left was a few sauce remnants in the bottom of the bowl. I think if anyone here was a bowl licker even that would have been consumed. What a side salad this was a wonderful meal and one I will repeat every single time Aldi has mushrooms as a featured sale item.