Description
Creamy mushroom spinach pasta with caramelized onions is a warm, comforting dish that satisfies both the palate and the soul. This recipe features silky pasta enveloped in a rich sauce, with earthy mushrooms and fresh spinach creating a delightful blend of flavors. Perfect for any occasion—be it a cozy family dinner or an elegant date night—this dish brings loved ones together around the table, sharing laughter and memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup mixed cremini and button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping onions and garlic, and slicing mushrooms.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until golden brown (8-10 minutes).
- Add garlic and mushrooms; cook until mushrooms are tender (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in spinach until wilted (2-3 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring continuously until slightly thickened (4-5 minutes).
- Toss in cooked pasta, grated Parmesan, salt, and pepper; mix well to coat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 425mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg