Description
Creamy Parmesan Spinach Mushroom Pasta a comforting Italian-inspired dish made with tender pasta, garlicky mushrooms, and a rich, velvety Parmesan cream sauce.
Ingredients
12 oz (340 g) pasta (fettuccine, penne, or spaghetti)
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
10 oz (280 g) cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
2 cups (60 g) baby spinach
1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
3/4 cup (75 g) grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup (60 ml) reserved pasta water
Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and drain.
2. In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent.
3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add mushrooms and sauté until golden brown and tender, about 6–8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes.
6. Stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth.
7. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Toss in pasta and reserved pasta water until well combined.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
Use half-and-half instead of cream for a lighter sauce.
Pairs beautifully with garlic bread or a crisp salad.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 720
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 60
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 65
Keywords: creamy pasta, mushroom spinach pasta, parmesan sauce, vegetarian pasta