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Creamy Tuscan Mushroom Pasta Skillet

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A comforting creamy pasta dish enriched with earthy mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach, reminiscent of Tuscany.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz. Cremini Mushrooms
  • 4 oz. White button mushrooms (optional substitution)
  • 4 oz. Shiitake mushrooms (optional substitution)
  • 1 oz. Dried porcini mushrooms (optional substitution)
  • 12 oz. Short pasta shapes (penne, rotini, or farfalle)
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • ½ cup Half-and-half (optional substitution)
  • ½ cup Unsweetened cashew cream (optional substitution)
  • ½ cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 Onion, chopped
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth or Chicken Broth
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated
  • ¼ tsp Red Pepper Flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, add the pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain and reserve about a cup of pasta water.
  2. Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; add onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic.
  3. Brown the mushrooms: Add cremini mushrooms and sauté until golden-brown.
  4. Build the flavor base: Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and red pepper flakes; cook for another minute.
  5. Deglaze and create the sauce: Pour in broth and simmer, scraping any browned bits.
  6. Introduce the cream: Reduce heat, add heavy cream, and season; warm through.
  7. Combine and wilt: Toss cooked pasta with the sauce, add fresh spinach, and stir until wilted.
  8. Finish with cheese: Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
  9. Serve immediately: Taste and adjust seasonings, garnish, and enjoy.

Notes

This dish pairs well with a fresh green salad or garlic bread and complements a light white wine.

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