Description
Creamy Spinach Mushroom Pasta is a comforting and rich dish that brings together silky noodles, earthy mushrooms, and vibrant spinach in a luscious cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and delights everyone at the table. With its stunning colors and delightful flavors, you’ll savor every bite while creating lasting memories with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 8 oz button or cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until golden brown.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted, then pour in heavy cream and simmer gently until slightly thickened.
- Combine drained pasta with the creamy mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta; stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg