Creamy Tuscan Mushroom Pasta (Printable)

Tuscan pasta featuring mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and creamy Parmesan in a single 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 - 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and sliced
07 - 3 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped

→ Sauce

08 - 1 cup heavy cream
09 - 1/2 cup vegetable broth
10 - 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
11 - 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
12 - 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
13 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Garnish

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

# Directions:

01 - Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and onion; sauté 6-8 minutes until mushrooms browned and onions softened.
03 - Stir in garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
04 - Pour in heavy cream and vegetable broth. Stir in Italian herbs and red pepper flakes. Bring to a gentle simmer.
05 - Add spinach and cook 1-2 minutes until just wilted.
06 - Lower heat and add cooked pasta to skillet. Toss to coat evenly in sauce.
07 - Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce is creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
08 - Remove from heat. Garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan before serving.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • Everything happens in one skillet, which means you can spend more time eating and less time scrubbing pots
  • The sun-dried tomatoes add this incredible tangy depth that makes even takeout jealous
02 -
  • Dont rush the mushrooms—letting them brown properly adds a depth of flavor that transforms the entire dish
  • The sauce thickens quickly as it cools, so if reheating, add a splash of cream or broth
03 -
  • Grate your own Parmesan from a wedge—the pre-grated stuff just melts differently
  • Save some pasta water before draining in case you need to thin the sauce later

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