Mushroom Spinach Pasta
Mushroom Spinach Pasta is a delicious dish featuring farfalle tossed with sautéed mushrooms, spinach, and creamy sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal
Pasta and Sauce
- 10 ounces farfalle pasta about 4 cups, regular or gluten-free
- 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
- ½ cup half and half or heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
- 5 ounces fresh baby spinach
Cooking Steps
Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente, according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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. 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.
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.
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.
Serve with extra red pepper flakes and Parmesan on the side.
Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 14gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 477mgPotassium: 682mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2617IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 194mgIron: 2mg
Keyword creamy pasta, mushroom, Mushroom Spinach Pasta, pasta, spinach, Vegetarian