Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Pasta (Italian)

A comforting pasta dish with a rich, creamy mushroom sauce and fresh spinach.

Ingredients

• 250g Mushrooms
• 150g Spinach
• 300g Dry Pasta
• 150ml Heavy cream
• 3 cloves, minced Garlic
• 50g Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• Pinch Nutmeg, ground
• To taste Salt
• To taste Black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant but not browned (about 1 minute).
3. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until softened and browned, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
5. Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently until slightly thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
6. Season with a pinch of nutmeg, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
7. Toss cooked pasta with the mushroom sauce, adding a little reserved pasta water if needed to create a smooth, emulsified sauce.
8. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately, garnishing with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

Cuisine: Italian

Suitability:

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Serving Size: 3

Meal Type: lunch