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Parmesan Spinach Mushroom Pasta Skillet

A creamy, one-pan pasta dish loaded with mushrooms, fresh spinach, garlic, and Parmesan for an easy and comforting weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Dish, Pasta
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 8 oz mushrooms sliced
  • 1 onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz pasta uncooked
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
Finishing Ingredients
  • 3 cups spinach fresh
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Stirring spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet and sauté mushrooms until browned.
  2. Add diced onion and cook until softened, then add garlic until fragrant.
  3. Stir in broth, cream, uncooked pasta, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  4. Simmer covered for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
  5. Stir in fresh spinach until wilted.
  6. Remove from heat and mix in grated Parmesan until creamy.
  7. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, add 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes or drizzle pesto on top.