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A dark bowl filled with creamy mushroom pasta.

Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta

This Creamy Mushroom Pasta is a meatless dinner with intense savory umami flavors, and a whole box of spinach for an easy way to get a ton of nutrients.
5 from 5 ratings

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces farfalle pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 24 ounces assorted mushrooms roughly chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided, plus more for pasta water
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 ¼ cups heavy cream
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 box baby spinach 5 ounces
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese plus additional for serving
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • Lemon wedges for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Heat large pot of water to boiling over high heat. Add farfalle and large pinch of salt and cook pasta according to package instructions for al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water, then drain pasta and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, while pasta water is coming to a boil and pasta is cooking, heat olive oil and butter in large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook 12 to 14 minutes or until mushrooms are deep golden brown and most liquid has evaporated, stirring frequently. 
  • Add garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes to mushrooms, and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. 
  • Add cream, wine and lemon zest to mushroom mixture. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium and cook 5 to 6 minutes or until mixture is thickened to a thin sauce consistency, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low.
  • Add spinach, Parmesan cheese and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt to sauce mixture. 
  • Add pasta and 1/4 cup pasta cooking water on top of spinach. Cook over low heat 1 to 2 minutes, tossing frequently, or until spinach is just wilted. If sauce is too thick, add additional cooking water a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  • Serve garnished with parsley and additional Parmesan cheese, and lemon wedges for squeezing over pasta, if desired.

Notes

  • Use a mix of mushrooms like cremini, shiitake and oyster for the best, deepest flavored creamy mushroom spinach pasta.
  • Be sure to use a dry white wine that you’d enjoy drinking, as it contributes to the overall flavor profile of the creamy spinach mushroom pasta.
  • Grate your own Parmesan instead of using a pre-packaged variety for the best taste.
Calories: 774kcal, Carbohydrates: 74g, Protein: 21g, Fat: 43g, Saturated Fat: 23g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 14g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 105mg, Sodium: 729mg, Potassium: 862mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 1516IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 141mg, Iron: 2mg
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