Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of this Parmesan Spinach Mushroom Pasta Skillet. A delightful blend of tender pasta, earthy mushrooms, and vibrant spinach coated in a luscious Parmesan cream sauce. Easy to make and bursting with flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 ounces pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your choice)
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- fresh parsley and extra Parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente; reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet, sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
- Cook Mushrooms: Add mushrooms, cook until browned.
- Wilt Spinach: Add spinach, cook until wilted.
- Make the Sauce: Pour in cream and pasta water, stir in Parmesan.
- Season and Combine: Add salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Toss in cooked pasta.
- Thicken and Serve: Cook briefly, garnish with parsley and more Parmesan.
Notes
- Consider using whole wheat or gluten-free pasta.
- Enhance with grilled chicken or shrimp.
- For a lighter option, use half-and-half or milk.
- Leftovers reheat well with a splash of water or cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
