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One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta with Spinach and Mushrooms

A creamy, comforting one-pot pasta loaded with garlic, parmesan, spinach, and mushrooms — ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 460

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz pasta any shape
  • 3.5 cups vegetable broth
Sauce & Vegetables
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 oz mushrooms sliced
  • 2 cups spinach fresh
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp paprika

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  2. Add mushrooms and cook until softened and lightly browned.
  3. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  4. Add pasta and broth. Stir to submerge pasta.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook covered for 10 minutes.
  6. Add heavy cream and spinach. Stir until spinach wilts.
  7. Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
  8. Adjust thickness by adding more broth or simmering briefly. Serve warm.

Notes

Adjust seasonings to taste and add lemon juice for brightness.