Spinach Mushroom Pasta Recipe
A delightful and creamy Spinach Mushroom Pasta dish that combines tender mushrooms, fresh spinach, and al dente pasta in a rich Parmesan-infused sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 pound Cremini mushrooms (cleaned and sliced)
- 2¼ cups half-and-half (or single cream outside the US)
- 1 pound of pasta (choose your favorite type)
- 8 oz spinach
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Prepare Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water and cook pasta until just under al dente.
- Sauté Garlic and Mushrooms: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté garlic, then add mushrooms and cook until golden.
- Add Spinach and Sauce: Wilt spinach with mushrooms, pour in half-and-half, simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Toss drained pasta with sauce, parsley, and Parmesan.
- Adjust Consistency: Gradually incorporate pasta water until desired consistency.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper, serve hot with salad and bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Spinach Mushroom Pasta, Creamy Pasta Recipe, Mushroom Pasta