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Pasta with Spinach, Mushrooms, and Brown Butter
Pasta with Spinach, Mushrooms, and Brown Butter
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Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
30 minutes
Try this irresistibly delicious pasta dish with spinach and mushrooms, elevated by flavorful brown butter. Perfect for a speedy and satisfying meal!
Ingredients:
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds mushrooms, sliced (See Recipe Note)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 pound small shaped pasta, such as orecchiette, bowties, campanelle, or shells
  • 5 ounces (4 to 5 large handfuls) baby spinach leaves
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan (for garnish)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions:
  • Prepare the pasta: Boil a generous amount of salted water in a large pot. Cook the pasta for 8 to 10 minutes until al dente (follow package instructions). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta in a colander and keep it aside.
  • Make the brown butter by melting the butter in a small light-colored skillet over medium heat. Stir constantly until the butter solids on the bottom turn light brown and release a nutty aroma. Remove the pan from the heat promptly and set aside.
  • Sauté the mushrooms: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes until golden brown and they release their juices. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Complete the pasta dish by combining the drained pasta with the mushrooms in the skillet over medium-high heat. Mix in half of the spinach and 1/4 cup of pasta water, cook until the spinach starts to wilt. Add the rest of the spinach and continue cooking until it all wilts. If needed, incorporate 1 to 2 tablespoons of remaining pasta water. Integrate the browned butter, lemon juice, and zest, toss well. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper to taste.
  • Presentation time! Spoon the pasta into shallow bowls, sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan, and finish with a grind of fresh black pepper.

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