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Parmesan Spinach Mushroom Pasta Skillet

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  • Author: Sue
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A creamy, one-pan vegetarian pasta with mushrooms, spinach, and Parmesan cheese, ready in under 30 minutes.


Ingredients

  • 14 oz (400 g) farfalle pasta
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 14 oz (400 g) mushrooms, sliced
  • 10 oz (300 g) fresh spinach
  • ½ cup (125 ml) low-sodium vegetable broth
  • Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente.
  2. Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in skillet, sauté mushrooms 3 minutes.
  3. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds. Deglaze skillet with vegetable broth; cook 1–2 minutes. Transfer mushrooms to a plate.
  4. In same skillet, cook spinach 2 minutes until wilted. Season with pepper and Italian seasoning.
  5. Drain pasta, reserving cooking water. Return pasta and mushrooms to skillet; combine with spinach.
  6. Stir in Parmesan, remaining olive oil, and additional seasoning if desired.
  7. Serve immediately, garnished with red pepper flakes and extra Parmesan.

Notes

  • Swap farfalle for penne or rotini.
  • Use cremini, shiitake, or portobello mushrooms for variety.
  • Make gluten-free with GF pasta.
  • Add protein (chicken, shrimp, tofu).
  • Add heavy cream or half-and-half for creaminess.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 400 mg
  • Fat: 13 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 55 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 15 g
  • Cholesterol: 10 mg