Mushroom Spinach Pasta
A simple and tasty meal featuring mushrooms, fresh spinach, garlic, and butter, coated in a rich sauce.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms (sliced thinly)
- 8 ounces protein pasta (choose your favorite shape)
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 5 cups fresh spinach (adjust based on taste)
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper flakes (or red pepper flakes)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons sherry cooking wine
- Finely grated Asiago cheese (for garnish, or Parmesan as an alternative)
Instructions
- Prepare mushrooms by cleaning them and slicing thinly. Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, reserving some pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add mushrooms and sauté until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add minced garlic, spinach, Aleppo pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir until garlic is fragrant and spinach is wilted.
- Combine cooked pasta with mushroom mixture. Add 1/4 cup reserved pasta water and sherry cooking wine. Stir in remaining butter until melted and sauce coats pasta.
- Serve with a sprinkle of grated Asiago cheese and extra black pepper on top.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat gently with a splash of water to restore texture.