Description
Creamy Parmesan Spinach and Mushroom Pasta is a rich, comforting dish that combines earthy mushrooms and fresh spinach in a luscious creamy sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this pasta is quick to make and sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. Enjoy every bite of this flavorful meal that brings warmth and joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup sliced cremini or button mushrooms
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Cook the pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- 2. Sauté vegetables: In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and garlic. Cook until fragrant (1-2 minutes). Add mushrooms and sauté until browned.
- 3. Add spinach and cream: Stir in spinach until wilted, then pour in heavy cream; bring to a gentle simmer.
- 4. Incorporate cheese: Gradually stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. If too thick, add reserved pasta water gradually.
- 5. Combine: Toss cooked pasta into the skillet, coating it evenly with the sauce. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg