Description
Creamy Mushroom Spinach Pasta with Caramelized Onions is a comforting dish that combines rich flavors and easy preparation. This delightful pasta is enveloped in a creamy sauce, featuring earthy mushrooms, fresh spinach, and sweet caramelized onions, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. With just the right balance of ingredients, this recipe promises to elevate your culinary experience without overwhelming you in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your pasta by boiling salted water and cooking according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook until golden brown (about 15 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and sliced mushrooms; sauté until mushrooms are tender (around 5 minutes).
- Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted (approximately 2 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream and let simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened. Gradually mix in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the creamy mushroom-spinach mixture; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg