Pasta with spinach and mushrooms
4 servings
30 minutes
Pasta with spinach and mushrooms is an exquisite dish of European cuisine that combines the tenderness of a creamy sauce with the rich flavor of mushrooms and the freshness of spinach. It is perfect for a cozy family dinner as well as for a festive table. The origins of such a combination can be found in Italian gastronomy, where pasta is not just food but an art form. The harmony of herbs like basil and thyme adds special depth to the aroma, while the parmesan sprinkled on top completes the composition with a refined salty note. This dish delights with its versatility: it can be served as a standalone treat or as an elegant side dish to meat or fish. Tender and nutritious, it warms the soul and fills the home with Mediterranean aromas, creating an atmosphere of comfort and enjoyment.
1
First, cook the pasta according to the package instructions; drain the water.
- Cannelloni pasta: 340 g
2
While cooking the pasta, place garlic, onion, and thyme in a large non-stick skillet and sauté in oil over medium or high heat for about a minute.
- Finely chopped garlic: 3 cloves
- Onion: 1 head
- Thyme: 1 tablespoon
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
3
Then add the mushrooms and continue frying for about 8 minutes, stirring often, until the mushrooms turn brown or start to release their juice.
- Fresh mushrooms: 4 glasss
4
After that, sprinkle the mushrooms with flour and stir for about one minute, then gradually add milk and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly for 3 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
- Wheat flour: 2 tablespoons
- Milk: 2 glasss
5
Next, add spinach, basil, salt, and pepper to the pan and continue frying until the spinach is soft.
- Fresh spinach leaves: 2 glasss
- Basil: 35 g
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Ground black pepper: to taste
6
When the pasta is ready, place it in a large bowl and pour the mushroom mixture over it.
- Cannelloni pasta: 340 g
7
You can sprinkle each serving with grated Parmesan cheese (to taste) when serving.
- Grated Parmesan cheese: to taste