Description
Creamy mushroom pasta with spinach brings together earthy mushrooms and silky spinach in a luxurious sauce. Italian-inspired comfort combines robust flavors that satisfy hungry diners from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) mushrooms, sliced
- 8 ounces (225 grams) pasta
- 1 cup (30 grams) spinach, chopped
Aromatics and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Creamy and Seasoning Components:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, following package timing. Drain thoroughly and reserve.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat, approximately 350°F.
- Sauté diced onions until translucent and softened, releasing their sweet aromatics.
- Introduce minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, allowing them to caramelize and develop deep, rich flavors.
- Continue cooking mushrooms until they release moisture and turn golden brown, creating intense umami notes.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, gently simmering and reducing sauce until it coats the back of a spoon.
- Fold fresh spinach leaves into the creamy mixture, watching them wilt and integrate seamlessly.
- Incorporate cooked pasta, tossing to ensure every strand becomes enrobed in the luxurious sauce.
- Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese, stirring to distribute its salty, nutty essence throughout the dish.
- Season generously with cracked black pepper and sea salt to elevate the overall flavor profile.
- Transfer to serving plates immediately, garnishing with additional Parmesan for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality mushrooms for the best depth of flavor and texture in the sauce.
- Slice mushrooms uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent browning throughout the dish.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt to reduce calories while maintaining creaminess.
- Transform this into a gluten-free meal by using zucchini noodles or gluten-free pasta alternatives instead of traditional wheat pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 445 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg