Description
A delicious creamy pasta dish with spinach and butternut squash, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
- 6 ounces frozen spinach
- 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons or 2 ounces) unsalted butter
- 4 white button mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 cup diced yellow or white onion
- 1 + 1/2 cup cubed butternut squash
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, room temperature (do not substitute)
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (not from a green can)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add a big handful of salt then add the pasta. Cook as directed on the package until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Once done, add the spinach to the boiling water and cook another minute. Drain into a colander.
- While the pasta is cooking, in a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add onion, mushrooms, and a pinch of salt. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
- In the same skillet (no need to clean), melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Add the butternut squash and a pinch of salt. Cover and cook until softened, about 10-12 minutes. Remove the lid and add the garlic. Cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in the cream then the cheese. Bring to a boil.
- Remove from the heat then transfer to a blender (or use an immersion blender). Puree until smooth. If it’s too thick, add more cream or some pasta water to thin it.
- Pour the sauce back into the skillet then add lemon juice. Stir in the pasta and mushroom mixture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes
- This dish is best served immediately, but can be stored for up to 5 days in the fridge.
- Feel free to add additional vegetables or protein to enhance the recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 500 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams