Description
This Spinach Mushroom Pasta is a delightful vegetarian dish that combines the rich flavors of garlic, earthy mushrooms, and vibrant spinach in a creamy Parmesan sauce. It’s a quick and flavorful meal perfect for weeknights.
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 of pasta (your favorite type)
- 8 oz spinach
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot, add salt, and cook pasta until just under al dente.
- In a deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add sliced mushrooms, seasoning with salt and pepper; cook until golden.
- Stir in spinach until wilted.
- Pour in half-and-half; bring to a gentle boil and simmer until thickened.
- Combine drained pasta with sauce, adding chopped parsley and grated Parmesan.
- Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Season to taste before serving your Spinach Mushroom Pasta.
Notes
- Use fresh spinach and mushrooms for the best flavor and texture.
- Cook pasta al dente as it will finish cooking in the sauce.
- Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
- Don’t overcook the garlic to avoid bitterness.
- Stir gently when combining pasta and sauce.
- Taste and adjust seasoning at the end, as Parmesan can be salty.
- This Spinach Mushroom Pasta recipe is vegetarian.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg