Creamy Garlic-Mushroom Penne Pasta with Wilted Spinach and Roasted Red Pepper
This luxurious pasta dish brings together earthy mushrooms, aromatic garlic, and a velvety cream sauce, elevated by the slight sweetness of roasted red pepper and the subtle bitterness of wilted spinach. Each tender strand of penne pasta is coated in the rich, garlicky cream, clinging to the tender mushrooms and wilted spinach, while the vibrant roasted red pepper adds a burst of color and flavor. The result is a harmonious blend of tastes and textures that satisfies on every level. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a special occasion, this dish is sure to become a new favorite.
Ingredients
- •8 oz penne pasta
- •1 tbsp olive oil
- •1 small onion, diced
- •8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- •4 cloves garlic, minced, divided
- •1 cup heavy cream
- •1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- •1/2 cup vegetable broth
- •Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- •1 cup baby spinach
- •1 roasted red pepper, sliced
- •Optional: chopped fresh parsley, for serving
- •Optional: additional grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Dietary Info
Instructions
- 1
Cook the penne pasta according to package directions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add the sliced mushrooms and half of the minced garlic. Cook for 8-10 minutes, until the mushrooms release their moisture and the liquid evaporates, stirring occasionally.
- 3
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and vegetable broth to the skillet. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the sauce thickens, stirring frequently.
- 4
Stir in the cooked penne pasta, spinach, roasted red pepper, and the remaining minced garlic. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the spinach wilts and the pasta is coated in the creamy sauce.
- 5
Season with salt and pepper to taste, and add reserved pasta water, as needed, to adjust the consistency. Serve with chopped fresh parsley and additional grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
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