Description
This Parmesan Spinach Mushroom Pasta Skillet is a creamy and flavorful one-pan dish that combines tender pasta with earthy mushrooms, fresh spinach, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce. It’s a comforting and satisfying vegetarian meal that is easy to make and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 ounces pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your choice)
Skillet:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (cremini or button)
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
- Crushed red pepper flakes for garnish (optional)
- Extra Parmesan and parsley for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Sauté Garlic and Mushrooms: In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter. Sauté garlic, add mushrooms, and cook until golden.
- Add Spinach and Seasonings: Stir in spinach until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Combine Ingredients: Lower heat, add pasta, cream, Parmesan, and pasta water. Toss until creamy.
- Simmer and Serve: Simmer briefly, adjust seasoning, then serve hot with garnishes.
Notes
- For extra protein, add grilled chicken or shrimp.
- For a lighter version, use evaporated milk or whole milk instead of cream.
- This dish works well with gluten-free or whole wheat pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
