Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this creamy spinach mushroom pasta that effortlessly combines fresh ingredients for a delightful meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish showcases tender mushrooms and vibrant spinach tossed in a luscious cream sauce over your favorite pasta. It’s quick to prepare, easily customizable, and guarantees satisfaction with every bite. Whether served alongside a crisp salad or garlic bread, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup sliced button or cremini mushrooms
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve ½ cup cooking water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic and mushrooms until golden brown.
- Add spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer for about 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss drained pasta with the sauce, adding reserved cooking water as needed.
- Finish with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 80mg