Description
A delightful and creamy Spinach Mushroom Pasta recipe that combines tender mushrooms, fresh spinach, and pasta coated in a rich Parmesan cream sauce. This dish is easy to make and perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 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
- 1 pound pasta
- 8 oz spinach
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: Boil water in a large pot, add salt, and cook pasta until just under al dente.
- Sauté Garlic and Mushrooms: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add garlic, then mushrooms with salt and pepper.
- Add Spinach and Cream: Wilt spinach with mushrooms, pour in cream, and simmer.
- Combine and Toss: Mix drained pasta with sauce, parsley, and Parmesan. Toss until well combined.
- Adjust and Serve: Gradually add pasta water to reach desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper, then serve.
Notes
- Check mushrooms for dirt and clean properly.
- Cook mushrooms until golden for enhanced flavor.
- Salt pasta water well for seasoned pasta.
- Test pasta for doneness before time is up.
- Taste sauce before adding salt due to salty cheese.
- Avoid adding oil to pasta water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 778 kcal
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 444mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 99g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
