Description
Creamy Tuscan Mushroom Pasta Skillet is a quick and comforting weeknight meal featuring sautéed mushrooms and spinach in a luscious Parmesan cream sauce, tossed with your favorite pasta. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish combines rich flavors and simple ingredients for a satisfying vegetarian dinner.
Ingredients
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Pasta and Sauce
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil: In a skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil to prepare for sautéing.
- Sauté mushrooms: Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook until they turn golden brown, releasing their moisture and developing rich flavor.
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute, allowing the garlic aroma to infuse the mushrooms.
- Cook spinach: Add the spinach to the skillet and cook until it wilts down, blending with the mushrooms and garlic.
- Add heavy cream: Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, starting to thicken the sauce.
- Incorporate Parmesan cheese: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and fully combined into a creamy sauce.
- Toss pasta in sauce: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss thoroughly to coat all the noodles with the creamy mushroom sauce.
- Season: Adjust flavor by seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish and serve: Top the pasta with fresh basil leaves for a fragrant finish before serving.
Notes
- Use any type of pasta you prefer, such as penne, fettuccine, or spaghetti.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a dairy-free alternative.
- To boost flavor, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes when sautéing the garlic.
- Fresh mushrooms are recommended, but you can use frozen ones if drained well.
- This dish is best enjoyed immediately for optimal creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Creamy Tuscan Mushroom Pasta, Mushroom Pasta Skillet, Creamy Mushroom Pasta, Vegetarian Pasta, Weeknight Pasta Dinner, Tuscan Pasta Skillet
