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Creamy Mushroom And Spinach Pasta Recipe

Creamy Mushroom And Spinach Pasta Recipe
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This Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Pasta is a rich and comforting dish featuring perfectly cooked linguine tossed in a luscious cream sauce with sautéed mushrooms, fresh spinach, and toasted pine nuts. Enhanced with fragrant garlic, basil, and Parmesan cheese, this recipe offers a quick and satisfying meal with a balance of earthy flavors and creamy textures.

Ingredients

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Vegetables and Herbs

  • 8–10 mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil leaves

Dry and Dairy

  • 150 g linguine
  • 1 cup cooking cream
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (plus extra for topping)

Seasonings and Others

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp crushed black pepper
  • 1/3 chicken stock cube
  • 2 tbsp pine nuts

Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta: Begin cooking the linguine according to package instructions. Time the pasta so it finishes cooking just as the sauce is ready for tossing. Do not rinse the pasta after draining.
  2. Sauté Mushrooms: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they turn brown and caramelized, which brings out their savory flavor.
  3. Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for 2 minutes, being careful not to burn it to preserve its aroma and flavor.
  4. Make Cream Sauce: Pour in the cooking cream over medium-low heat. Add crushed black pepper, crumbled chicken stock cube, and dried basil leaves. Let the sauce simmer for 4-5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  5. Incorporate Parmesan: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it melts smoothly into the sauce, enriching its creaminess and depth.
  6. Toss Pasta: Add the drained linguine to the pan with the sauce. Toss well to coat every strand evenly with the creamy mixture.
  7. Add Spinach: Turn off the heat and mix in the baby spinach leaves. Stir just until the spinach wilts slightly, preserving its vibrant color and texture.
  8. Transfer to Dish: Move the creamy pasta to your serving dish, preparing for the finishing touches.
  9. Toast Pine Nuts: In a small dry skillet over high heat, toast the pine nuts until golden and fragrant. This adds a crunchy texture and nutty flavor to the dish.
  10. Serve: Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts and extra freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top of the pasta and serve immediately for the best flavors.

Notes

  • Do not rinse the pasta after draining to allow the sauce to adhere better.
  • Be careful not to burn the garlic as it can impart bitterness.
  • Toasting pine nuts enhances their flavor and adds a delightful crunch contrast to the creamy pasta.
  • You can substitute cooking cream with heavy cream or half-and-half for a slightly different consistency.
  • Chicken stock cube can be replaced with vegetable stock cube to make it suitable for vegetarians.
  • For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pasta instead of linguine.

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Keywords: creamy mushroom pasta, spinach pasta, easy lunch recipe, Italian pasta dish, vegetarian pasta

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