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Creamy Tuscan Mushroom Pasta Skillet

Creamy Tuscan Mushroom Pasta Skillet: Your Cozy Weeknight Winner

Discover the irresistible Creamy Tuscan Mushroom Pasta Skillet—a quick vegetarian delight perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Short Pasta (Penne or Fusilli)
For the Sauté
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Can substitute with butter
  • 8 oz Mushrooms (sliced) Portobello or button mushrooms work well
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced) Fresh is best
  • 4 cups Fresh Spinach Adjust amount if using frozen
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can use half-and-half or coconut milk
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese (grated) Nutritional yeast for dairy-free
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Finish
  • to taste Fresh Basil (for garnish) Optional but recommended

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Skillet
  • Colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add short pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Sauté the Mushrooms: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add mushrooms, and sauté until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add Garlic and Spinach: Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  4. Make the Creamy Sauce: Reduce heat, pour in heavy cream, and simmer. Stir in Parmesan until melted, adjust thickness with pasta water if needed.
  5. Combine Pasta with Sauce: Add drained pasta to the sauce, toss gently to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve and Garnish: Plate the pasta, top with fresh basil, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overcrowding the skillet when sautéing mushrooms and cook pasta al dente for ideal texture.

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