Easy Pasta Dinners
Creamy Mushroom Spinach Rigatoni
Creamy mushroom spinach rigatoni brings a cozy dinner feel without a long cooking process. It fits the easy recipe niche because the sauce is straightforward and the ingredients are common pantry and fridge staples.
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces rigatoni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 4 ounces spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni until al dente and reserve some pasta water.
- Heat the butter and olive oil, then cook the mushrooms until browned.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in the cream and broth, then simmer for a few minutes.
- Add the spinach, pasta, Parmesan, and a splash of pasta water, then toss to coat.
Helpful Tips
- Brown the mushrooms well for the best flavor.
- A little pasta water helps the sauce cling to the rigatoni.
- Add crushed red pepper if you want a little heat.