Mushroom Spinach Pasta
Ingredients
- 10 ounces farfalle)
bowtie pasta
- salt for pasta water
as needed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 16 ounces cremini mushrooms
cleaned and sliced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- ¾ cup shredded parmesan cheese)
or a vegetarian, plant-based hard cheese, divided (plus additional for serving
- ½ cup half and half or heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- or to taste½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 5 ounces fresh baby spinach
Directions
- 1
Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente, according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Heat olive oil and butter in a Dutch oven over MEDIUM heat. Add the onion and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until translucent and slightly browned. Add the garlic and mushrooms and sauté for about 3 minutes until the mushrooms have released their liquid (there will be a lot of liquid in the pot). Increase the heat to MEDIUM-HIGH and continue to sauté for an additional 3 to 4 minutes, or until most of the liquid has cooked off and the mushrooms are lightly browned.
- 3
Season with salt and pepper and add the vegetable broth. Reduce the heat to MEDIUM-LOW and add the cream, ½ cup shredded parmesan, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes and cook for 2 minutes, stirring until combined. Let the sauce simmer for about 1 minute.
- 4
Add the drained pasta and toss to combine. Add the spinach and toss the spinach with the warm pasta until wilted. Add the remaining Parmesan and remove from the heat.
- 5
Serve with extra red pepper flakes and Parmesan on the side.
Mushroom Spinach Pasta
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About this Recipe
Craving a deeply satisfying, creamy pasta dish that comes together in a flash? This Mushroom Spinach Pasta is your answer, offering rich, savory flavors perfect for any weeknight.
This recipe works wonders because it delivers big on flavor with minimal effort. You'll love how a simple combination of earthy mushrooms, fresh spinach, and a luxurious Parmesan sauce transforms into a comforting, meatless meal in just 30 minutes. It's the kind of dish that feels indulgent yet is surprisingly simple to prepare.
What can you expect from a bowl of this creamy Mushroom Spinach Pasta? Imagine tender farfalle, perfectly coated in a velvety sauce that boasts savory notes from cremini mushrooms and a hint of warmth from smoked paprika and red pepper flakes. The fresh spinach wilts down, adding a touch of verdant color and mild bitterness, balancing the richness of the Parmesan and half and half. This is a hearty, flavorful dish that will leave you feeling completely satisfied, without the heaviness of a meat-based meal.
Feel free to make this recipe your own. You can easily adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the red pepper flakes. If you're looking for a vegetarian option that avoids dairy, the recipe notes that a plant-based hard cheese can be used in place of Parmesan. While farfalle is suggested, other short pasta shapes would work well too.
Serve this delightful pasta as a standout main course for a casual dinner. A sprinkle of additional shredded Parmesan cheese at the table adds a final touch of cheesy goodness.