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A pan of Mushroom and Spinach Pappardelle with grated cheese and herbs on top, featuring mushrooms and greens. In the background, a block of cheese, grater, and herbs rest on a cutting board.
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5 from 3 votes

Mushroom and Spinach Pappardelle

Mushroom and Spinach Pappardelle is an incredible dish loaded with veggies prepared in a creamy white wine sauce.
Prep Time8 minutes
Cook Time22 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 3 servings
Author: Nisha Kapur

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 8 ounces pappardelle
  • Pot of water

Sauce

  • 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 cup fresh spinach chopped
  • to taste black pepper
  • to taste salt
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 4 ounces mascarpone cheese
  • 1/4 cup reserved pasta water use as needed to thin out sauce

Garnish

  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • few chives chopped

Instructions

  • Start by bringing a pot of water to boil.
    A stainless steel saucepan with a lid, slightly ajar, hints at a batch of Mushroom and Spinach Pappardelle being prepared as it sits atop a black stovetop burner.
  • Slice the mushrooms.
    Sliced mushrooms piled on a wooden cutting board next to a blue colander on a kitchen counter, ready to be transformed into a delightful Mushroom and Spinach Pappardelle.
  • Heat up a pan on medium heat, once hot, add extra virgin olive oil and then crushed red pepper flakes. Cook the pepper for about 10 seconds, once they start to sizzle....
    A frying pan on a stove sizzles with oil and red pepper flakes on one side, ready to embrace the rich flavors of Mushroom and Spinach Pappardelle.
  • Add the mushrooms. Stir. Let the mushrooms cook 7-8 minutes.
    Mushroom and Spinach Pappardelle comes to life as sliced mushrooms sizzle in a stainless steel pan on the stovetop.
  • In the meantime, chop the garlic and spinach.
    Chopped spinach, minced garlic, and sliced mushrooms on a wooden cutting board evoke the start of a delightful Mushroom and Spinach Pappardelle preparation.
  • Once the water starts to boil, add the pappardelle and cook according to package directions, roughly 7-8 minutes also.
    Mushroom and Spinach Pappardelle swirls gracefully into the pot of boiling water on the stovetop, ready to transform into a deliciously comforting meal.
  • Once the mushrooms brown, add the garlic and spinach. Stir.
    Spinach and sliced mushrooms are sautéed in a frying pan on the stovetop, stirred with a wooden spoon, as the vibrant base for a delectable Mushroom and Spinach Pappardelle.
  • The spinach will cook within 2-3 minutes as you keep stirring.
    A wooden spatula stirs mushrooms and spinach, destined to become the perfect topping for a steaming bowl of Mushroom and Spinach Pappardelle. Steam billows from the pan on the stovetop, promising a meal thats as comforting as it is delicious.
  • Add the white wine.
    A cup pours liquid into a skillet with sautéed mushrooms, spinach, and garlic, stirred with a wooden spoon on a stove—just the beginning of a delightful Mushroom and Spinach Pappardelle.
  • Season with salt and black pepper. Cook down for a few minutes until the white wine amount reduced, but it shouldn't be completed evaporated.
    A skillet with mushrooms, spinach, and spices delights the stovetop, hinting at a Mushroom and Spinach Pappardelle masterpiece. A wooden spoon rests casually on the edge, ready for its next flavorful stir.
  • Add the mascarpone cheese, stir around until a creamy sauce is formed.
    Mushroom and Spinach Pappardelle
  • Sauce is done.
    A skillet on a stovetop contains creamy mushroom and spinach sauce, perfect for creating a delicious Mushroom and Spinach Pappardelle. A pot beside it holds uncooked pasta, ready to complete the dish.
  • Now add the pasta which should be al dente.
    A frying pan on the stove brims with creamy mushroom and spinach sauce. Fresh pappardelle is gently folded in, while a pot of additional pasta simmers quietly in the background, promising a hearty meal.
  • Toss.
    A pan of Mushroom and Spinach Pappardelle with fresh herbs is being artfully stirred with tongs.
  • Add reserved pasta water to thin out sauce as needed.
    Hand pouring liquid into a pan of mushroom and spinach pappardelle, featuring earthy mushrooms and fresh herbs.
  • Garnish with parmesan cheese and chives.
    A pan of Mushroom and Spinach Pappardelle features tender pasta with mushrooms, fresh spinach, grated cheese, and a sprinkle of chopped herbs on top.

Notes

* For a creamier texture, add another 2 ounces of mascarpone cheese along with 1/4 cup of wine. The creamier the better, but I didn't want the additional calories.

Nutrition

Calories: 612kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 196mg | Potassium: 636mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1777IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 211mg | Iron: 2mg