Description
Creamy mushroom spinach pasta with caramelized onions is a comforting dish that combines silky noodles with rich, velvety sauce. Infused with earthy mushrooms, vibrant spinach, and sweet caramelized onions, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests at gatherings. Quick to prepare and visually stunning, it’s sure to be a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup sliced button or cremini mushrooms
- 1 medium sweet onion, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Pasta: Boil water in a large pot. Add salt and pasta; cook until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain.
- 2. Sauté Onions and Garlic: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; sauté until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- 3. Add Mushrooms and Spinach: Stir in mushrooms; cook until browned. Add spinach; cook until wilted (2-3 minutes).
- 4. Create the Creamy Sauce: Reduce heat to low, add heavy cream, and stir gently until slightly thickened. Incorporate Parmesan cheese.
- 5. Toss Everything Together: Combine drained pasta with the sauce in the skillet; mix well to coat.
- 6. Season and Serve: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Plate generously, adding extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg