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Easy One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta – Creamy Spinach & Mushroom Dinner

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This One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta with Spinach and Mushrooms by Patri is a simple yet delightful weeknight dinner. It combines creamy parmesan sauce, fresh spinach, and hearty mushrooms for a rich and savory meal with minimal cleanup.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 14 oz (400g) farfalle pasta (or any pasta)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 medium onions, sliced
  • 34 cloves garlic, minced
  • 14 oz (400g) mushrooms, sliced
  • 10 oz (300g) fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup (125ml) low-sodium vegetable broth
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add more oil if needed and sauté mushrooms for about 3 minutes until golden. Remove and set aside with onions.
  4. Cook the spinach in the same skillet for about 2 minutes until wilted. Season with salt and pepper, then set aside.
  5. Heat remaining olive oil and sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add vegetable broth, then stir in cream, parmesan, chili flakes, and Italian seasoning. Cook until the sauce thickens.
  6. Return onions, mushrooms, and spinach to the skillet. Add cooked pasta and toss everything together until well combined.
  7. Adjust seasoning, add extra parmesan if desired, and serve hot.

Notes

  • Use fresh spinach and mushrooms for the best flavor.
  • If the sauce is too thick, add more vegetable broth or pasta water to thin it.
  • Add extra red pepper flakes for more heat if desired.
  • For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta. For dairy-free, use plant-based cream and vegan parmesan.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 620 mg
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Saturated Fat: 14 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 55 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 16 g
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg