Description
A delicious creamy pasta dish with mushrooms and spinach, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2¼ cups half-and-half (can substitute with full-fat coconut milk)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (Pecorino Romano can be used for a saltier bite)
- 6 cloves garlic, minced (customize quantity based on taste)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (or avocado oil for a different flavor)
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms, cleaned and sliced (button mushrooms can be used if cremini is unavailable)
- 8 oz spinach (kale or Swiss chard can be substituted)
- 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, chopped (basil can be used for a different flavor)
- 1 pound pasta (choose your favorite type)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, then add pasta and cook until just under al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain pasta and reserve ½ cup of cooking water.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering, then add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in sliced mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for about 8 minutes until golden brown and tender.
- Fold in the fresh spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
- Pour in the half-and-half and bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 4 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Mix in the drained pasta, add Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, and stir until well combined.
- Adjust the sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if necessary, and season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- This recipe can be easily customized by adding different vegetables or protein.
- For a vegan option, substitute half-and-half and cheese with plant-based alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg