Parmesan Spinach Mushroom Pasta Skillet
Creamy, dreamy comfort in a skillet — earthy mushrooms, velvety parmesan sauce, and ribbons of fettuccine come together in one pan.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 825kcal
Cost: $13.75
Equipment
- 1 cutting board
- 1 Chef's Knife
- 1 large skillet preferably cast iron or stainless steel
- 1 Wooden Spoon
- 1 pot for boiling pasta
- 1 colander
Ingredients
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 10 oz cremini mushrooms sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 5 oz baby spinach washed and dried
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese plus more for garnish
- 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine pasta until al dente. Drain using a colander and set aside.12 oz fettuccine pasta
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced cremini mushrooms and sauté until golden and tender, about 6–8 minutes.2 tbsp olive oil, 10 oz cremini mushrooms
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly until fragrant.3 cloves garlic
- Add the baby spinach and cook until just wilted, about 1–2 minutes, stirring often.5 oz baby spinach
- Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir gently and bring to a simmer.1.5 cups heavy cream
- Add grated parmesan cheese to the sauce and stir until melted and smooth.1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Add salt and cracked black pepper to the sauce and taste for seasoning adjustment.1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Add the drained fettuccine to the skillet and toss everything together until well coated and heated through.12 oz fettuccine pasta
- Serve hot, topped with additional parmesan cheese and a few extra cracks of black pepper if desired.1 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1/2 tsp black pepper
Notes
If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of reserved pasta water or milk to loosen it. Don’t skip sautéing the mushrooms until golden—this brings out deep, savory umami.
This recipe is an independent creation and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any brand.
Nutrition
Serving: 150g | Calories: 825kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 194mg | Sodium: 1094mg | Potassium: 866mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4905IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 363mg | Iron: 3mg
