Description
Delight in the vibrant flavors of spinach mushroom pasta, a quick and creamy dish that combines tender pasta with sautéed mushrooms and fresh spinach. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is both nutritious and satisfying. Ready in under 30 minutes, it packs a punch with iron-rich spinach and umami-filled mushrooms enveloped in a luscious cream sauce. Ideal for anyone looking to impress their family or friends without spending hours in the kitchen, this dish is sure to become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving some cooking water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté sliced mushrooms until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic; sauté for 1 minute, then stir in baby spinach until wilted.
- Pour in heavy cream and add Parmesan cheese; simmer gently for about 3 minutes.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce, tossing well. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg