Ingredients
Equipment
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion until soft, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly. Reduce heat to low.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted. Add the cooked mushrooms and fresh spinach, stirring until the spinach wilts. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together to coat the pasta in the sauce. If needed, add a splash of reserved pasta water to reach the desired consistency. Serve immediately.
Notes
Don't crowd the pan: For perfectly browned mushrooms, make sure they have enough space in the skillet. Cook them in batches if necessary.
Use freshly grated Parmesan: Pre-shredded cheese can make your sauce gritty. Grating your own ensures a smoother texture.
Reserve pasta water: This starchy water is liquid gold. It helps the sauce cling to the pasta and makes it silky-smooth.
Use freshly grated Parmesan: Pre-shredded cheese can make your sauce gritty. Grating your own ensures a smoother texture.
Reserve pasta water: This starchy water is liquid gold. It helps the sauce cling to the pasta and makes it silky-smooth.
