Description
A comforting and flavorful Spinach Mushroom Pasta recipe that combines earthy mushrooms, nutritious spinach, and creamy Parmesan cheese tossed with pasta for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound Cremini mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
- 2 1/4 cups half-and-half or single cream (outside the US)
- 1 pound pasta of choice
- 8 oz spinach
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Main Ingredients:
Instructions
- Boil Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta until just under al dente.
- Sauté Garlic and Mushrooms: In a skillet, sauté garlic in olive oil, then add mushrooms, cooking until golden.
- Add Spinach and Cream: Wilt spinach with mushrooms, then add half-and-half. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Drain pasta, toss with sauce, parsley, and Parmesan. Add reserved pasta water as needed.
- Season and Serve: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot with salad and bread.
Notes
- You can customize this dish with additional vegetables or protein like grilled chicken or shrimp.
- For a lighter version, use low-fat cream or milk instead of half-and-half.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 71g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
