Description
Creamy Mushroom Spinach Pasta with Caramelized Onions is a comforting dish that brings together rich flavors and textures in a creamy sauce. Featuring tender pasta enveloped in luscious heavy cream, earthy mushrooms, and sweet caramelized onions, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests. With its simple preparation and elegant presentation, every bite offers warmth and satisfaction, making it a go-to comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions until golden brown (15-20 minutes).
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Stir in minced garlic for one minute.
- Add baby spinach and cook until wilted (2 minutes). Pour in heavy cream and simmer for three minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce and add Parmesan cheese. Mix well and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg