Description
Indulge in a culinary delight with this creamy mushroom spinach pasta featuring sweet caramelized onions. This dish transforms an ordinary weeknight dinner into a gourmet experience, blending rich flavors and comforting textures. Perfect for both family meals and dinner parties, it promises to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Caramelize Onions: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook for 10-15 minutes until they are golden brown and aromatic.
- Add Mushrooms & Garlic: Stir in the sliced mushrooms and minced garlic, cooking until the mushrooms are tender and their moisture is released.
- Incorporate Spinach & Cream: Add baby spinach to the skillet, allowing it to wilt before pouring in the heavy cream. Stir gently until combined and heated through.
- Season & Serve: Mix in salt, pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese until creamy. Serve immediately with additional cheese on top if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 635
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 95mg