Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Alfredo with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
This Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Alfredo with Sun-Dried Tomatoes is the perfect weeknight meal. It's quick, easy, and delicious, and it's packed with flavor. The mushrooms add an earthy flavor, the spinach adds a pop of color and nutrients, and the sun-dried tomatoes add a touch of sweetness. The sauce is creamy and rich, and the Parmesan cheese adds the perfect finishing touch.
The origins of Alfredo sauce are murky, but it is generally agreed that it was created in Rome in the early 20th century. One story claims that it was invented by a restaurateur named Alfredo Di Lelio for his pregnant wife, who was craving a simple, yet flavorful dish. Another story claims that it was created by a chef named Alfredo Fellini for a group of hungry actors. Regardless of its origins, Alfredo sauce has become a classic Italian dish that is enjoyed by people all over the world.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the mushrooms and cook until softened.
  4. Add the spinach and sun-dried tomatoes and cook until the spinach is wilted.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese and cook until the sauce is heated through.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the sauce.
  8. Stir to combine and serve immediately.
Why It Works
  • The combination of mushrooms, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes creates a delicious and flavorful sauce.
  • The heavy cream and Parmesan cheese add a rich and creamy texture to the sauce.
  • The salt and pepper help to balance out the flavors of the sauce and make it more complex.
  • Cooking the pasta according to package directions ensures that it is cooked to perfection.
  • Heating the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat helps to prevent the mushrooms and spinach from sticking to the pan.
  • Adding the mushrooms and cooking them until softened helps to develop their flavor.
  • Adding the spinach and sun-dried tomatoes and cooking them until the spinach is wilted helps to incorporate their flavors into the sauce.
  • Stirring in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese and cooking until the sauce is heated through helps to thicken the sauce and make it creamy.
  • Seasoning with salt and pepper to taste helps to balance out the flavors of the sauce and make it more complex.
  • Draining the pasta and adding it to the skillet with the sauce helps to combine the flavors of the sauce and the pasta.
  • Stirring to combine and serving immediately ensures that the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce and that it is served hot.