Description
A delightful creamy pasta dish featuring garlic sautéed mushrooms and fresh spinach, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) pasta (fettuccine, penne, or your favorite)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 oz (227 g) mushrooms, sliced (button, cremini, or a mix)
- 3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped (about 90–100 g)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup (about 50 g) grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente; reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
- While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced mushrooms in a single layer and let them sear for 3–4 minutes without stirring, then stir and cook for another 2–3 minutes until golden and liquid has evaporated.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 30–45 seconds until fragrant. Lower heat to medium, pour in the heavy cream, and bring to a gentle simmer, letting it reduce slightly for 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan until the sauce is smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water 2–4 tablespoons at a time to reach desired consistency.
- Add the chopped spinach and cook until just wilted, about 1–2 minutes.
- Toss the drained pasta into the skillet with the sauce, using tongs to combine and add more reserved pasta water if needed.
- Season to taste with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan before serving hot.
Notes
For a lighter option, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream. For a vegan version, substitute with coconut milk or cashew cream and nutritional yeast for cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 652
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 69g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 80mg