Description
Creamy Parmesan Spinach Mushroom Pasta is a delightful vegetarian dish that brings comfort and flavor to your dinner table. This easy recipe features al dente pasta enveloped in a luscious, creamy sauce made with sautéed garlic, earthy mushrooms, and fresh spinach, all beautifully combined with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this pasta dish is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your preferences. Whether served with a light salad or crusty bread, this flavorful meal is sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 pound Cremini mushrooms (cleaned and sliced)
- 2¼ cups half-and-half
- 1 pound pasta (your choice)
- 8 oz spinach
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook pasta until just under al dente; drain.
- In a deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add sliced mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden (about 8 minutes).
- Incorporate spinach until wilted.
- Pour in half-and-half and bring to a gentle boil; simmer until slightly thickened (around 4 minutes).
- Mix in drained pasta, reserved pasta water, parsley, and Parmesan cheese; toss until well coated.
- Adjust sauce consistency with more pasta water if needed; season to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg