Description
A delightful Spinach Mushroom Pasta recipe that combines earthy mushrooms, tender spinach, and creamy Parmesan cheese for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Spinach Mushroom Pasta:
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound Cremini mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
- 2 1/4 cups half-and-half or single cream (outside the US)
- 1 pound pasta of choice
- 8 oz spinach
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil Water and Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until just under al dente.
- Sauté Garlic and Mushrooms: In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook garlic until fragrant. Add mushrooms, season, and cook until tender.
- Add Spinach and Cream: Stir in spinach until wilted. Pour in half-and-half, simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Drain pasta, mix with sauce, parsley, and Parmesan. Toss to combine.
- Adjust Consistency and Season: Gradually add pasta water to coat pasta. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Enjoy the Spinach Mushroom Pasta hot with salad and bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 46mg
