Description
A comforting and creamy pasta dish with sautéed mushrooms, spinach, and rich Parmesan cheese that elevates any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water, then drain.
- Sauté the sliced mushrooms in olive oil over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until golden.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, then stir in the Parmesan cheese.
- Combine the cooked pasta and fresh spinach, mixing until the spinach wilts and the pasta is coated in sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free option or swap heavy cream for a non-dairy alternative for a vegan dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy, mushrooms, Tuscany, Italian, vegetarian