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Spinach Mushroom Pasta

Creamy Spinach Mushroom Pasta You’ll Want Every Night

Creamy Spinach Mushroom Pasta combines earthy mushrooms and vibrant spinach for a delightful dinner that's quick and easy to prepare.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • cups half-and-half can substitute with full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Pecorino Romano can be used for a saltier bite
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced customize quantity based on taste
  • extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil for a different flavor
  • salt
  • pepper
For the Veggies
  • 1 pound cremini mushrooms, cleaned and sliced button mushrooms can be used if cremini is unavailable
  • 8 oz spinach kale or Swiss chard can be substituted
  • 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, chopped basil can be used for a different flavor
For the Pasta
  • 1 pound pasta choose your favorite type

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • colander

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, then add pasta and cook until just under al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain pasta and reserve ½ cup of cooking water.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering, then add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in sliced mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for about 8 minutes until golden brown and tender.
  4. Fold in the fresh spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
  5. Pour in the half-and-half and bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 4 minutes until sauce thickens.
  6. Mix in the drained pasta, add Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, and stir until well combined.
  7. Adjust the sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if necessary, and season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish can be customized with different vegetables or cheeses to suit your taste.

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