Description
Creamy Parmesan Spinach Mushroom Pasta is a comforting dish that brings together the earthy flavors of sautéed mushrooms and fresh spinach, enveloped in a rich, velvety cheese sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or elegant gatherings, this recipe is quick and easy to prepare, taking less than 30 minutes from start to finish. Each bite offers a delightful blend of textures and flavors, making it a must-try for pasta lovers. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins for an even heartier meal.
Ingredients
- Fettuccine or penne pasta
- Fresh baby spinach
- Sliced cremini or button mushrooms
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Heavy cream
- Fresh garlic
- Unsalted butter
Instructions
- Boil pasta until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, melt unsalted butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms; sauté until golden brown.
- Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine drained pasta and grated Parmesan with the sauce; add reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Serve immediately with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, consider incorporating herbs like basil or thyme.
To make it gluten-free, substitute regular pasta with gluten-free options.
Customize by adding proteins such as grilled chicken or shrimp for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg