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A fork lifting creamy Spinach and Mushroom Alfredo Pasta from a white bowl, topped with Parmesan cheese.

Spinach and Mushroom Alfredo Pasta

This recipe provides a method for making a creamy Spinach and Mushroom Alfredo Pasta. It combines sautéed vegetables with a homemade Alfredo sauce and fettuccine noodles for a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta and Vegetables
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil or 1 to 2 tablespoons
  • 10 ounces Portobello mushrooms sliced baby portobellos
  • 3 cups Spinach a couple of handfuls
  • 3 cloves Garlic crushed
  • 1 teaspoon Salt for vegetables
  • 1 pound Fettuccine noodles Use your usual amount of salted water to boil
For the Alfredo Sauce
  • 1 cup Almond milk or milk of choice
  • 5 tablespoons Butter
  • 1.25 cups Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 block Cream cheese

Equipment

  • Stock pot
  • Large sauté pan
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Fill a stock pot halfway with water, add salt, and bring it to a boil.
  2. Heat a large sauté pan on medium heat and add the olive oil.
  3. Add the mushrooms to the hot pan and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the spinach, salt, and garlic, and sauté for 3 more minutes.
  4. Add the fettuccine to the boiling water and cook for 12 minutes or until you reach your desired consistency. Follow the directions on the pasta box.
  5. Start the sauce by adding the milk and butter to a saucepan. Turn the heat to medium low and bring the mixture to a near boil.
  6. Add the parmesan cheese and cream cheese. Whisk the mixture until it melts and reaches a creamy consistency.
  7. Drain the pasta. You may save 1 cup of the pasta water to thin the sauce if needed. Add the drained pasta back to its pan.
  8. Add the alfredo sauce, spinach, and mushroom mixture to the pan with the pasta and stir everything until it is combined.
  9. Serve the pasta immediately.

Notes

This dish is satisfying and rich in flavor. You can adjust the amount of pasta water you add to achieve your preferred sauce thickness.

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