A decadent and flavorful pasta dish, featuring tender spaghetti tossed in a rich and creamy sauce made with sautéed mushrooms, spinach, garlic, and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients:
- 12 oz spaghetti 🍝
- 2 cups mixed mushrooms (button, cremini, shiitake), sliced 🍄
- 2 cloves garlic, minced 💡
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves 🌿
- 1/2 cup heavy cream ❗️
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
- 1 tsp dried basil ❗️
- Salt and pepper to taste ❗️
- 2 tbsp olive oil 💧
Instructions:
- Cook spaghetti: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti until al dente, then reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain. 🍝
- Sauté mushrooms: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. 🍄
- Add garlic and spinach: Cook 1 minute, then add minced garlic and fresh spinach leaves. Cook until spinach is wilted. 💡
- Make creamy sauce: Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Let cook 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened. ❗️
- Combine sauce and pasta: Add cooked spaghetti to skillet with creamy sauce. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water if needed. 🍝
- Top with Parmesan: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over pasta and toss to combine. 🧀
- Serve hot: Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley if desired. 🌿
Tips and Variations:
- Use different types of mushrooms, such as porcini or oyster mushrooms, for added flavor and texture. 🍄
- Add protein like cooked chicken, bacon, or pancetta for added flavor. 🍗
- Experiment with different types of cheese, such as Gruyère or Gouda, for a unique twist. 🧀