Description
Bow tie pasta with spinach and mushrooms is a creamy and comforting pasta dish packed with savory mushrooms, tender spinach, and rich parmesan flavor. This quick and satisfying recipe is perfect for cozy dinners, easy lunches, or meal prep throughout the week.
Ingredients
- 12 oz bow tie pasta
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the bow tie pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and sliced mushrooms, cooking for 6 to 8 minutes until the mushrooms are tender and golden brown.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and heavy cream, stirring until combined.
- Add parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Mix in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until evenly coated in the sauce.
- If needed, stir in reserved pasta water a little at a time to loosen the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and extra parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Frozen spinach can be used if thawed and drained well.
- Cremini, white button, or baby bella mushrooms all work well in this recipe.
- Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter sauce.
- Sun-dried tomatoes or peas make excellent additions for extra flavor.
- Add a splash of broth or cream when reheating leftovers to keep the sauce smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
