Golden mushrooms, garlic and pasta all simmered in one pan until silky with Parmesan. Hardly any washing up.
Prep10 min
Cook20 min
Total30 min
Serves6
LevelIntermediate
What makes it special
Butter
Heavy cream
Fresh spinach
Black pepper
One-pan pastas feel a bit like a magic trick. The pasta cooks right in the broth, its starch thickens everything, and you end up with a creamy sauce and only one pan in the sink. This mushroom and spinach version is the one I make most.
Flavor in layers
1. Brown the mushrooms until they're golden. Don't stir them too much; let them sit and color.
2. Add garlic and herbs to the pan for a minute.
3. Cook the pasta in broth so it soaks up all that flavor.
4. Finish with cream and Parmesan for a silky sauce.
5. Fold in spinach at the end for color and freshness.
My tips
Use a wide pan so the pasta cooks evenly.
Stir every couple of minutes to stop it sticking.
Keep the heat low when the cream goes in.
Taste before salting; Parmesan and broth are both salty.
Make it yours
Protein: chicken, shrimp, Italian sausage or bacon.
Veggies: broccoli, peas, zucchini or cherry tomatoes.
Spicy: a pinch of chili flakes.
Lighter: half-and-half instead of cream.
Serving
Garlic bread and a Caesar salad make it feel like a night out.
Leftovers keep for 4 days. The sauce thickens in the fridge, so add a splash of milk or broth when reheating.
Pasta cooked right in garlicky broth with browned mushrooms, finished with cream, Parmesan and fresh spinach. Dinner in one skillet.
Pasta Intermediate Italian
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Servings
6
Ingredients 12 items
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Pasta Skillet
Instructions 8 steps
1
Warm the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Add the mushrooms and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until soft and browned.
3
Stir in the garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute.
4
Add the dry pasta and pour in the broth.
5
Cover and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring now and then, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
6
Turn the heat down and stir in the cream.
7
Add the Parmesan a handful at a time until melted and creamy.
8
Fold in the spinach until wilted and serve hot.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
460
Protein
17g
Carbs
48g
Fat
23g
Sugar
4g
Fiber
4g
Sodium
520mg
Questions, answered
Which pasta shape works best?
Short shapes like penne, fusilli or orecchiette cook evenly in the broth.
Can I add meat?
Yes. Stir in cooked chicken, sausage or bacon at the end.
My pasta absorbed all the liquid. What now?
Add a splash of hot broth or water and stir until it's saucy again.
Recipe by
Denise
Home cook, baker and serial recipe tweaker. I share the dishes my family asks for most, written step by step so they turn out right in your kitchen too.
