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Creamy Tuscan Mushroom Pasta Skillet

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A delightful creamy pasta dish featuring earthy mushrooms, fresh spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for weeknights or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

  • Cremini Mushrooms
  • White button mushrooms (optional substitution)
  • Shiitake mushrooms (optional substitution)
  • Dried porcini mushrooms (optional substitution)
  • Short Pasta Shapes (penne, rotini, or farfalle)
  • Heavy Cream
  • Half-and-half (optional substitution)
  • Unsweetened cashew cream (optional substitution)
  • Sun-Dried Tomatoes
  • Fresh Spinach
  • Garlic
  • Onion
  • Vegetable Broth or Chicken Broth
  • Parmesan Cheese
  • Red Pepper Flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add your chosen pasta and cook until al dente. Drain, reserving about a cup of pasta water.
  2. Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 3-5 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Brown the mushrooms: Add sliced cremini mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden-brown.
  4. Build the flavor base: Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and red pepper flakes, cooking for another minute.
  5. Deglaze and create the sauce: Pour in broth, scraping up browned bits. Bring to a gentle simmer for about 2 minutes.
  6. Introduce the cream: Reduce heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream, seasoning with Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Warm gently for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Combine and wilt: Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat. Stir in fresh spinach until wilted.
  8. Finish with cheese: Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese, adjusting thickness with reserved pasta water if needed.
  9. Serve immediately: Taste and adjust seasonings, garnishing with extra Parmesan and fresh herbs.

Notes

Opt for fresh mushrooms for better flavor. Reserve pasta water for creaminess in the sauce.

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