One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta with Spinach and Mushrooms – Super quick and delicious, this creamy pasta recipe features creamy parmesan sauce, sauteed mushrooms, onion, and spinach. You can do it in less than 30 minutes, and the pasta is so flavorful you’ll think it comes straight out of a restaurant. An easy weeknight dinner with simple ingredients and impossible to mess up. Enjoy!
Ingredients list for the One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta with Spinach and Mushrooms
- 14 oz (400g) farfalle pasta
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium onions, sliced
- 3 or 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 14 oz (400 g) mushrooms, sliced
- 10 oz (300g) fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup (125ml) low-sodium vegetable broth
- Fresh cracked pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream (more or less, according to your taste)
- 1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes, optional
One-Pot Pasta with Spinach and Mushrooms
This creamy pasta recipe filled with spinach and meaty mushrooms is an excellent vegetarian option for dinner. Nobody will notice this pasta recipe is meatless–You can check our other meatless pasta recipes here. The flavor is rustic and earthy with a silky cream sauce that’s not as rich and heavy as Alfredo sauce. The spinach mushroom pasta is filling and works well for a quick prep dinner.
Directions
1. To make the creamy parmesan spinach mushroom pasta skillet: Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente, according to the package instructions.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet. Add the onion and saute for 2-3 minutes until translucent and slightly browned. Remove from the skillet and transfer to a plate.
3. In the same skillet, add the mushrooms and sauté for about 3 minutes until browned. Add a bit of oil if necessary. Remove mushrooms to the plate with onion and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add the spinach and cook for 2 minutes until just wilted. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Remove spinach and drain excess water. Transfer to another plate.
5. Still in the same skillet, heat a little oil, add the chopped garlic, and cook for about 30 seconds, then deglaze with vegetable broth. Add cream, grated parmesan, chili pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring until combined and the cream gets some color.
6. Once the pasta is ready, add mushrooms, onion, and spinach back to the skillet, then add drained pasta and toss to combine. Add more parmesan and Italian seasoning and give a quick stir. Serve the creamy parmesan spinach mushroom pasta with red chili pepper flakes and more parmesan, if you like. Enjoy!
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Tips for the Creamy Parmesan Spinach Mushroom Pasta
Button, sliced portabella, shitake… Whichever mushrooms you pick, all they’ll need is a quick sear in a hot pan before being tossed into the creamy pasta sauce! We cook each ingredient separately to avoid excess water from mushrooms and spinach, and losing taste. You can save time by cooking all ingredients together, but keep in mind the creamy mushroom pasta could end up being soupy and tasteless.
- Don’t skimp on chili pepper flakes; they add a great spicy touch!
- You can use any pasta, but we favor pasta shapes that hold the sauce well, such as farfalle, penne, rotini…
- Don’t crowd the pan with mushrooms. Otherwise, they’ll never go golden and will lose flavor. Proceed in batches with the mushrooms, if necessary.
- Either finely grate your own Parmesan or buy the finely shredded Parmesan cheese at the grocery store. Do not use store-bought, sandy or shaved parmesan because it will not melt properly in the sauce.
What to serve with the creamy mushroom pasta?
Serve this creamy mushroom pasta with a fresh, crisp side salad to balance out the richness of the sauce. If you’re going for a full dinner, add a side of garlic bread!
How long to keep the creamy Parmesan mushroom pasta leftovers?
This creamy mushroom pasta recipe keeps in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat in the microwave, adding a tiny splash of water to loosen up the sauce if necessary.
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How did it turn out?
Nice recipe, but i don't see the point of cooking everything separately. If you just cook thr onions, then add mushrooms and garlic, then spinach and then the liquid you get the same result with fewer steps. You could cook the pasta in the same pan if you and enough liquid, but then only and spinach once it is almost done.
Loved this recipe and will definitely make it again. Used chicken stock because I had a carton already open.
Could I add sun dried tomatoes?
This dish is delicious and fast and easy. I did add some leftover rotisserie chicken, and that was so good; but it would be easier and cheaper without it. A very nice addition to my recipes for a quick and yummy dinner.
This is an excellent recipe. It has become a regular for my family. Thank you!
