Creamy Tuscan Mushroom Pasta Skillet: A Quick Weeknight Delight
Creamy Tuscan Mushroom Pasta Skillet is a comforting, quick dish perfect for chaotic evenings.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450kcal
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Large skillet
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 8 oz Pasta Choose your favorite type.
For the Sauté
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil Can substitute with butter.
- 8 oz Mushrooms Button, cremini, or shiitake work well.
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced; fresh is best.
- 4 cups Spinach Can substitute with kale or Swiss chard.
For the Sauce
- 1 cup Heavy Cream Substitute half-and-half or coconut milk if desired.
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated; can use nutritional yeast for a vegan option.
- 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste.
- 1/2 tsp Pepper Adjust to taste.
Instructions
Directions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add sliced mushrooms and sauté for 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Then, toss in fresh spinach and sauté until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and let it simmer, then stir in the grated Parmesan until melted.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the creamy sauce, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
- Plate your dish, garnishing with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
Garnish with additional Parmesan for extra flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2000IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg