Creamy Mushroom and Spinach PastaIngredients:
1 pound penne pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 pound mushrooms, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 4 cups chicken broth 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 10 ounces baby spinach Salt and freshly ground black pepper to tasteInstructions:
1.
Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
2.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
3.
Add the mushrooms and garlic and cook until the mushrooms are softened and browned, about 10 minutes.
4.
Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and stir to coat.
Cook for 1 minute.
5.
Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until smooth.
Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
6.
Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7.
Add the cooked pasta and spinach to the sauce and stir to combine.
8.
Cook for a few minutes longer, or until the spinach has wilted and the sauce is hot and bubbly.
9.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Tips:
You can use any type of pasta you like for this recipe.
If you don’t have chicken broth on hand, you can use vegetable broth instead.
For a richer sauce, use half-and-half or whole milk instead of heavy cream.
You can add other vegetables to this recipe, such as zucchini, bell peppers, or peas.
Serve this pasta with a side of crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

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