Description
Creamy Tuscan Mushroom Pasta rich, luscious pasta tossed in a creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, wilted spinach, and golden sautéed mushrooms. A comforting, restaurant-quality dish ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
12 oz (340g) fettuccine or penne pasta
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
12 oz (340g) cremini or baby bella mushrooms, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (in oil), chopped
2 cups fresh spinach
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
1. Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
3. Add mushrooms and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and tender.
4. Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Pour in heavy cream, broth, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
6. Add spinach and cook until just wilted.
7. Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat in the creamy sauce. Add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen if needed.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
Use coconut cream for a dairy-free option.
Substitute kale or arugula for spinach if desired.
This sauce also works beautifully with gnocchi or ravioli for a rich twist.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: creamy tuscan mushroom pasta, sun-dried tomato pasta, spinach mushroom pasta, vegetarian tuscan pasta, easy creamy pasta