Description
A comforting and delicious pasta dish featuring fettuccine or penne, sautéed mushrooms, spinach, and a rich cream sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by cooking the pasta according to the package instructions. Ensure you drain it well and keep it nearby for easy mixing later.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing them gently until they turn translucent and aromatic.
- Toss in the sliced mushrooms and let them sizzle until they soften.
- Pour in the heavy cream and allow it to come to a gentle simmer, mixing in the grated Parmesan cheese until it melts.
- Add the spinach and cook until just wilted, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the creamy sauce, stirring well.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the sauce in advance and heat it when ready to serve. Customize by adding protein or swapping spinach for kale.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 80mg