Description
One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta with Spinach and Mushrooms is the perfect weeknight dinner that combines convenience with incredible flavor. This creamy pasta dish showcases the rich tastes of garlic and parmesan cheese, enhanced by fresh spinach and earthy mushrooms, all cooked together in a single pot for minimal cleanup. In less than 30 minutes, you can serve a satisfying meal that’s easy to customize—add your favorite proteins or vegetables to make it your own! Whether hosting friends or enjoying a family dinner, this dish will be a hit at your table.
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta (penne or spaghetti)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 8 oz sliced mushrooms
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chopping garlic and slicing mushrooms.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; sauté garlic until fragrant, then add mushrooms until tender.
- Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil; stir in uncooked pasta.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cooking uncovered until pasta is al dente (about 10 minutes).
- Stir in spinach until wilted; mix in heavy cream and parmesan until combined.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For added protein, consider mixing in grilled chicken or shrimp.
Customize with other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for extra flavor.
Use low-sodium broth to control the dish’s saltiness while maintaining flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg