5 from 46 votes
Farfalle Pasta With Mushrooms and Spinach
Farfalle Pasta With Mushrooms and Spinach features farfalle pasta tossed with sautéed mushrooms, wilted spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy Parmesan sauce. This combination offers a rich texture from the cream and cheese balanced by earthy mushrooms and fresh spinach. The dish is seasoned with garlic and fresh parsley, creating a well-rounded pasta meal with layered flavors and a hearty yet fresh mouthfeel.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
570 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 10 ounces farfalle pasta
- 5 tablespoons butter divided use
- 12 ounces mushrooms sliced
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup tomatoes oil packed, coarsely chopped, sun dried
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large pan over medium high heat.
- Add the mushrooms to the pan and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the mushrooms for 4-6 minutes or until tender and browned. Stir in the spinach leaves and cook for 3-4 minutes or until wilted.
- Add the sun dried tomatoes and stir to combine.
- Add the garlic to the pan and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Remove the vegetable mixture from the pan and cover to keep warm.
- Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in the pan over medium low heat.
- Add the cream and simmer for 4-5 minutes or until just thickened - do not boil.
- Whisk in the parmesan cheese, stirring continuously, until cheese has melted.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Drain the pasta and add to the pan of sauce. Add the vegetable mixture to the pan and stir to combine. Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
570kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
67g
(22%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
26g
(130%)
Cholesterol
132mg
(44%)
Sodium
502mg
(21%)
Potassium
1045mg
(22%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
2985IU
(60%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
312mg
(31%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 570
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 570kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Cholesterol | 132mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 502mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 1045mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 2985IU | 60% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 312mg | 31% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.