Farfalle Pasta with Spinach, Mushrooms, and Caramelized Onions

Farfalle Pasta with Spinach, Mushrooms, and Caramelized Onions

50 min
4 servings

Creamy Farfalle with Spinach, Mushrooms, and Caramelized Onions.  The bow-tie pasta is perfectly matched with rich and buttery Parmesan sauce!  Serve this easy meatless Italian meal as-is, or with grilled chicken!  Satisfying and comforting dinner that a whole family will love!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 yellow onions (, large, sliced)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 10 oz mushrooms (, sliced (I used button mushrooms))
  • 6 oz spinach
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese (, shredded)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 oz farfalle pasta

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil on medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add sliced onions and cook on high heat for about 10 minutes, constantly stirring with the spatula.

  2. 2

    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in the same skillet on medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt.

  3. 3

    Add half-and-half to the mushroom and spinach mixture and bring to a quick boil. Immediately reduce to simmer.

  4. 4

    Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain.