Description
A quick and comforting one-skillet pasta dish featuring earthy mushrooms, fresh spinach, and a creamy Parmesan sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 8 oz (225g) pasta (penne or farfalle)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 oz (225g) cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 oz (140g) fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until golden brown, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add spinach in handfuls, stirring until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Reduce heat to low. Pour in heavy cream and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked pasta and toss to combine. If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: American