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One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta

Creamy One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta with Spinach Bliss

This One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta blends creamy sauce with spinach and mushrooms, making it a satisfying quick meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces short pasta e.g., penne, farfalle
For the Vegetables
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter for flavor
  • 1 onion diced
  • 8 ounces mushrooms sliced, e.g., cremini or portobello
  • 4 cups spinach fresh
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon chili pepper flakes optional
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or dried basil, oregano, and thyme mix

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente, then drain and reserve some pasta water.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the onion until translucent.
  3. Add mushrooms to the skillet and sauté until golden brown.
  4. Add spinach and sauté until wilted.
  5. Sauté garlic, deglaze with vegetable broth, then add cream, cheese, chili flakes, and seasoning. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  6. Combine cooked pasta and vegetables, tossing to coat. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize by adding protein or other vegetables like sun-dried tomatoes. Store leftovers in the fridge for 3 days or freeze for 2 months.

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