Description
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring mushrooms and spinach, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, sauté until mushrooms are tender.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the creamy mushroom and spinach sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a plant-based cream.
- Feel free to add protein such as chicken or shrimp for a heartier meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Pasta, Pasta Recipe, Vegetarian Pasta