Creamy Tuscan Mushroom Pasta Skillet for Busy Weeknights

This Creamy Tuscan Mushroom Pasta Skillet is a comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights, rich in flavor and ready in just 30 minutes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 500

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pasta

8 ounces Pasta Any shape, cooked al dente

For the Sauce

2 tablespoons Olive Oil Or substitute with butter
8 ounces Mushrooms Cremini or button mushrooms
2 cloves Garlic Minced
4 cups Fresh Spinach Kale or Swiss chard can be used
1 cup Heavy Cream Or half-and-half/coconut milk
½ cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

For Serving

to taste Fresh Basil For garnishing

Equipment

skillet
large pot
Colander

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Boil a large pot of salted water. Once boiling, cook the pasta until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms and sauté for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Then toss in fresh spinach and stir for 2 minutes until wilted.
Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine. Allow to simmer and then add Parmesan cheese until melted.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and mix to coat with the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Remove from heat and garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this dish can be customized with added proteins or vegetables.

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