Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Pasta
This creamy mushroom and spinach pasta is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. The mushrooms are browned until they are caramelized, and the spinach is wilted until it is tender. The heavy cream and Parmesan cheese add a rich and creamy flavor to the sauce, and the salt and pepper add a touch of spice. This pasta is sure to be a hit with the whole family!
I first came up with this recipe when I was looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal that was also packed with flavor. I had some mushrooms and spinach in my fridge, and I thought they would be a great addition to a pasta dish. I started by browning the mushrooms in a skillet until they were caramelized. Then, I wilted the spinach in the same skillet. I added some heavy cream and Parmesan cheese to the skillet, and I seasoned the sauce with salt and pepper. Finally, I added the cooked pasta to the skillet and stirred to combine. The result was a delicious and satisfying pasta dish that was perfect for a weeknight meal.
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Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound pasta (such as penne or rigatoni)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 pound mushrooms (such as cremini or shiitake), sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped spinach
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add mushrooms and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
  6. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
  7. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until sauce has thickened.
  8. Drain pasta and add to the skillet with the sauce.
  9. Stir to combine.
  10. Serve immediately.
Why It Works
  • Browning the mushrooms adds a rich, caramelized flavor to the sauce.
  • Wilting the spinach in the same skillet as the mushrooms allows the spinach to absorb the mushroom flavor.
  • The heavy cream and Parmesan cheese add a rich and creamy flavor to the sauce.
  • The salt and pepper add a touch of spice to the sauce.