Description
Indulge in a comforting and creamy Spinach Mushroom Pasta that’s bursting with flavor. This Italian-inspired dish combines tender pasta with earthy mushrooms, fresh spinach, and a luscious Parmesan cream sauce. It’s a satisfying and easy-to-make meal that’s perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces fettuccine or penne pasta
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 10 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté garlic in olive oil, add mushrooms, then spinach. Pour in cream and broth, season, and simmer.
- Combine: Mix in Parmesan cheese, add pasta, and toss to coat.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.
Notes
- For extra protein, add grilled chicken or shrimp.
- To lighten the dish, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Gluten-free pasta can be used as a substitute.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
