Description
A comforting and creamy pasta dish featuring tender mushrooms and fresh spinach enveloped in a luscious cream sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Pasta (Any type like spaghetti or penne)
- 8 oz Mushrooms (Fresh varieties such as cremini or shiitake)
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil (Can substitute with butter)
- 2–3 cloves Garlic (Freshly minced)
- 2 cups Fresh Spinach (Can substitute with kale)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (Substitute with half-and-half or coconut milk for less calories)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (Can use nutritional yeast for a vegan option)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add your chosen pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the rest and set aside.
- Sauté the Mushrooms: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and sauté them for about 5-7 minutes until they are golden brown, tender, and most of their moisture has evaporated.
- Add Garlic and Spinach: Sprinkle in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant. Next, add in the fresh spinach, stirring until wilted.
- Create the Creamy Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, letting it thicken slightly. You can adjust the richness by adding some of the reserved pasta water if needed.
- Mix in the Pasta: Gently fold in the cooked pasta until it’s well-coated in the creamy sauce. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper, ensuring everything is evenly combined.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve your Creamy Tuscan Mushroom Pasta Skillet warm, garnishing with extra Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of freshly cracked pepper, if desired.
Notes
Try adding lemon juice for brightness or grilled chicken for extra protein. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg