A comforting pasta with mushrooms, spinach, and creamy garlic sauce, prepared in a single pot for ease.
# Ingredient list:
→ Fresh Produce
01 - 9 oz cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
02 - 4 cups baby spinach, washed
03 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
→ Pasta
05 - 10 oz penne or short pasta
→ Dairy
06 - ½ cup heavy cream
07 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Liquids
08 - 3 cups vegetable broth
09 - 1 cup water
→ Pantry & Spices
10 - 2 tbsp olive oil
11 - ½ tsp salt, or to taste
12 - ¼ tsp black pepper
13 - ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes, optional
# Cooking steps:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté for 2 minutes until translucent.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes until softened and beginning to brown.
04 - Pour in pasta, vegetable broth, and water. Stir well and bring to a boil.
05 - Reduce heat to a simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 12 minutes until pasta is al dente and most liquid is absorbed.
06 - Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan until sauce is creamy and evenly coats the pasta.
07 - Add spinach and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring until wilted. Season with salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
08 - Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
