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orecchiette with mushrooms and spinach

Orecchiette with mushrooms and spinach

Anna Chwistek
This creamy, garlicky pasta dish, packed with sautéed mushrooms and tender spinach, offers a deliciously smooth taste and a touch of green. Quick to prepare, it's destined to become a repeat favorite for dinner.
4.50 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 472 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 10.5 ounces orecchiette
  • 14 ounces cremini mushrooms thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 shallot finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 3.5 ounces spinach
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ ounce grated Pecorino more for serving
  • 1 tbsp salted butter optional
  • freshly ground black pepper for serving
  • crushed red pepper flakes for serving

Instructions
 

  • Get all the prep done before you start cooking: mince the garlic and finely chop the shallot. Thinly slice the mushrooms.
  • Cook the orecchiette in a large pot of generously salted boiling water, until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
  • In the meantime, heat a large nonstick skillet over high heat and add mushrooms. Cook until they release moisture, about 5 minutes. Stir frequently. Add olive oil and cook until the mushrooms start to brown. Add garlic and shallot, cook until soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir in salt, black pepper and thyme.
  • Add spinach, stir until slightly wilted. Pour in cream, reduce heat to low and bring to a simmer. Stir in pecorino.
  • Add butter and orecchiette, stir until butter is melted. Add ¼ cup cooking water and adjust salt to your own taste. Keep stirring until glossy. Finish off with freshly ground black pepper and red pepper flakes. Enjoy!

Video

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Nutrition

Calories: 472kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 14gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 643mgPotassium: 820mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2864IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 3mg
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