Creamy Spinach Mushroom Pasta Recipe
Are you looking for a quick dinner idea? This Creamy Spinach Mushroom Pasta Recipe is perfect for you. It takes only 30 minutes to make.
Equipment
- Large pot for boiling pasta
- Medium-sized pan for sauce
- Wooden spoon for stirring
- Knife and cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Colander (to drain pasta)
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta any shape you like
- 2 cups fresh mushrooms sliced
- 3 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot.
- Add salt to the water.
- Put pasta in boiling water.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes until tender.
- Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan.
- Add sliced mushrooms to the pan.
- Cook for 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Mushrooms should be soft and fragrant.
- Add minced garlic to the mushrooms.
- Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add spinach leaves to the pan.
- Stir until spinach wilts completely.
- Pour heavy cream into the pan.
- Stir everything together gently.
- Let it simmer for 3 minutes.
- Add parmesan cheese and stir well.
- The sauce will become thick and creamy.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce.
- Toss everything together until pasta is coated.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Add red pepper flakes if you like.
- Serve hot and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Don't overcook your pasta.
- Al dente pasta works best.
- Use fresh spinach for better taste.
- Baby spinach is easier to work with.
- Add pasta water if sauce is thick.
- It helps make the sauce smooth.
- Use full-fat cream for rich flavor.
- Low-fat cream doesn't taste as good.
- Grate fresh parmesan cheese yourself.
- Pre-grated cheese doesn't melt as well.
- Serve immediately after making.
- The pasta tastes best when hot.