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One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta

Creamy One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta You'll Devour in 30 Minutes

This One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta is a quick, vegetarian delight bursting with flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 560

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta Use your favorite shape
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can be swapped with vegetable oil or butter
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 Onion Chopped, can use shallots
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth Chicken broth is an alternative
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Nutritional yeast works for a vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Pepper Flakes Adjust to your spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Fresh herbs like basil or oregano can be used instead
For the Vegetables
  • 8 ounces Mushrooms Sliced
  • 3 cups Spinach Can substitute with kale

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water, set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet, add sliced mushrooms and sauté for about 3 minutes until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  4. Add fresh spinach to the same skillet and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes until wilted. Remove and set aside.
  5. Sauté minced garlic in the skillet for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Deglaze with vegetable broth, scraping flavorful bits off the bottom.
  6. Add heavy cream, grated Parmesan, chili flakes, and Italian seasoning to the skillet with the broth. Stir over medium heat for about 2 minutes until thickened.
  7. Add the drained pasta back to the skillet along with the sautéed onions, mushrooms, and spinach. Stir to coat the pasta in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, serve hot with extra grated Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 560kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 14gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is meal prep friendly and makes great leftovers for lunch.

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