Description
A warm bowl of pasta enriched with creamy sauce and fresh mushrooms for a comforting meal.
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
- Boil a large pot of salted water and add the pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta and set it aside, reserving a cup of the pasta water.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the mushrooms and cook until they become tender and brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra cheese if desired.
Notes
Use seasonal and fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins like chicken or shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg