Spinach Mushroom Pasta
A comforting dish featuring sautéed mushrooms and fresh spinach enveloped in a creamy Parmesan sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 8 oz Fresh mushrooms (cremini or button)
- 4 cups Fresh spinach
- 2–3 cloves Garlic
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Save about a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Toss in sliced mushrooms and cook until golden brown.
- Add Spinach: Stir in fresh spinach and let it wilt down.
- Create the Sauce: Reduce heat and pour in heavy cream. Stir to combine and add reserved pasta water to reach desired creaminess.
- Combine Everything: Toss drained pasta with the sauce and vegetables. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute non-dairy cream and use whole grain pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta, vegetarian, creamy sauce, spinach, mushrooms
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