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Creamy Tuscan Mushroom Pasta Skillet

Creamy Tuscan Mushroom Pasta Skillet in Just 30 Minutes

This Creamy Tuscan Mushroom Pasta Skillet is a quick, flavorful, vegetarian dish perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces pasta any shape like penne or fettuccine
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
  • 8 ounces mushrooms cremini or button mushrooms
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 ounces fresh spinach or substitute with kale or Swiss chard
  • 1 cup heavy cream can use half-and-half or coconut milk for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Tongs

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms and sauté for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in fresh spinach and cook for about 2 minutes until wilted.
  5. Pour in heavy cream, reduce heat to low, and let simmer. Stir in grated Parmesan until melted.
  6. Add drained pasta to the skillet, toss to combine, and adjust the sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if necessary.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste, serve warm, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan and watch the garlic closely while cooking.

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