Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of spinach mushroom pasta, a dish that brings warmth and comfort to any meal. With sautéed garlic and earthy mushrooms paired with vibrant spinach, this creamy pasta is not only a feast for the senses but also quick to prepare—ready in under 30 minutes! Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this recipe will surely impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 8 oz button or cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- 2. Sauté Garlic and Mushrooms: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms; cook until mushrooms are softened (5-7 minutes).
- 3. Add Spinach and Cream: Stir in the spinach until wilted, then pour in the heavy cream. Mix well until creamy.
- 4. Season: Add salt, pepper, and lemon juice; stir to combine.
- 5. Combine: Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet, mixing until all noodles are coated with sauce.
- 6. Serve: Plate the pasta and top generously with Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg