Description
Creamy Parmesan Spinach Mushroom Pasta is a comforting and indulgent dish that seamlessly blends the rich flavors of sautéed mushrooms, vibrant spinach, and a luscious creamy Parmesan sauce. This vegetarian delight is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, taking just 25 minutes to prepare. The creamy sauce beautifully envelops your pasta of choice, ensuring every bite is filled with savory goodness that will impress family and friends alike. With its quick preparation and customizable options, this dish is sure to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 pound Cremini mushrooms (cleaned and sliced)
- 2¼ cups half-and-half (or single cream outside the US)
- 1 pound pasta (your choice)
- 8 oz spinach
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot and add salt. Cook pasta until just under al dente.
- In a deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add sliced mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden (approximately 8 minutes).
- Stir in spinach until wilted.
- Pour half-and-half into the skillet, bring to a gentle boil, then simmer until slightly thickened (around 4 minutes).
- Drain the pasta, reserving half a cup of cooking water. Combine pasta with the sauce in the skillet; toss in parsley and Parmesan cheese.
- Adjust sauce consistency using reserved pasta water as needed, then season to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg