Delicious Creamy Parmesan Pasta with Spinach and Mushrooms
Delve into the comforting world of Delicious Creamy Parmesan Pasta with Spinach and Mushrooms, the ultimate dish for cozy nights in. This pasta combines tender mushrooms and fresh spinach enveloped in a luscious parmesan cream sauce that is sure to delight your taste buds. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this dish is quick to prepare and offers a delightful flavor experience in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 8 oz mushrooms (button or cremini)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, sautéing until tender (about 5 minutes). Stir in fresh spinach until wilted.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet and reduce heat to low. Stir in grated parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet, along with reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency. Toss everything together until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve topped with additional parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg