Description
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring mushrooms and Tuscan flavors, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add sliced mushrooms and sauté until golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Feel free to add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Creamy Tuscan Mushroom Pasta Skillet, pasta, mushroom, weeknight dinner, Italian cuisine