Description
This Parmesan Spinach Mushroom Pasta Skillet is a flavorful and satisfying one-pan pasta dish that combines tender pasta with earthy mushrooms, nutritious spinach, and savory Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 ounces pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your choice)
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (cremini or white button)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth or pasta water
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional for creamier texture)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Extra Parmesan and chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Cook Mushrooms: Add the mushrooms and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and tender.
- Add Spinach: Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet along with the reserved pasta water or broth. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and heavy cream if using. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Finish and Serve: Toss until the pasta is well coated and everything is heated through. Garnish with extra Parmesan and chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan version, skip the cream and use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Use whole-wheat pasta for a healthier twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 412
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 342mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 27mg
