Description
Indulge in this creamy and flavorful Creamy Parmesan Spinach Mushroom Pasta that’s perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. With a rich sauce made of heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, this pasta dish is a delightful combination of savory mushrooms, fresh spinach, and aromatic garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley or extra Parmesan for garnish (optional)
Pasta:
Sauce:
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Prepare the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Mushrooms and Spinach: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter. Sauté garlic and mushrooms until tender. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Prepare the Sauce: Lower heat, pour in heavy cream, stir in Parmesan, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Toss cooked pasta in the skillet with the sauce until well coated. Serve hot, garnished with parsley or extra Parmesan.
Notes
- Add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce or use plant-based cream for a dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
