Creamy Tuscan Mushroom Pasta (Printable)

Tuscan pasta with mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan in a creamy sauce cooked in one skillet.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 oz penne or fettuccine pasta
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 lb cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
04 - 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
06 - ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and sliced
07 - 3 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped

→ Sauce

08 - 1 cup heavy cream
09 - ½ cup vegetable broth
10 - ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
11 - 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
12 - ½ tsp red pepper flakes
13 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

14 - 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
15 - Extra Parmesan, for serving

# How To Make:

01 - Boil pasta in salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and onion; cook 6–8 minutes until mushrooms brown and onions soften.
03 - Stir in garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
04 - Pour in heavy cream and vegetable broth. Add Italian herbs and red pepper flakes. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
05 - Add chopped spinach to the simmering sauce. Cook 1–2 minutes until just wilted but still vibrant green.
06 - Reduce heat to low. Add cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss thoroughly to coat every piece evenly with the creamy sauce.
07 - Sprinkle in Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until melted and incorporated. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
08 - Remove from heat immediately. Garnish with fresh chopped basil and additional Parmesan. Serve while hot and creamy.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sauce comes together in one pan so you spend more time eating and less time scrubbing dishes
  • Sun dried tomatoes add this incredible tangy sweetness that balances the rich cream perfectly
02 -
  • Do not let the cream boil vigorously or it might separate and turn grainy
  • Save some pasta water before draining in case you need to thin the sauce later
03 -
  • Grate your own Parmesan because pre shredded cheese has anti caking agents that prevent smooth melting
  • Pat mushrooms dry before cooking so they actually brown instead of steam

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