Description
A delightful pasta dish combining earthy mushrooms, vibrant spinach, and creamy Parmesan cheese for a comforting weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced (cremini or button)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Begin by cooking your pasta. Boil a large pot of salted water, then add your pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and reserve about a cup of pasta water.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Next, toss in the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms. Cook until browned and moisture is released.
- Once the mushrooms are cooked, add the fresh spinach to the skillet, stirring until wilted.
- Reduce the heat to low, and pour in the heavy cream, stirring gently.
- Slowly add in the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Use whole wheat or chickpea pasta for added fiber. Substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt for a healthier version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg