Mushroom Spinach Pasta with Shallots

Mushroom and spinach pasta sauce with sauteed shallots, white wine and a touch of butter — it's great over wide noodles like pappardelle or fettuccine but any type of pasta will work. This is a quick dinner to elevate your weeknight!

📝 Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots (about 1 large or 2 medium)
• Kosher salt
• 10 ounces white button mushrooms (sliced into chunky pieces)
• 8 ounces portobello mushrooms (sliced into chunky pieces)
• 2 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red chili (use less for milder heat)
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 8 ounces dried pappardelle or fettuccine pasta (or 1 pound fresh pasta)
• 1/4 cup rosé or dry white wine
• 3 tablespoons butter (salted or unsalted )
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
• 5 ounces baby spinach leaves

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. 2Place a large (12-inch) pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and shallots to the pan along with ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Cook until the shallots are softened, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
3. 3Add the mushrooms to the pan in one layer. Cook undisturbed for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with another pinch of salt. Stir them around with the shallots. Add the garlic, chili and black pepper and continue cooking 5 more minutes, or until they are softened and have released their juices.
4. 4While the mushrooms cook, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions. Note that fresh pasta will usually be done in 2-4 minutes and dried pasta in 10-12 minutes. Drain.
5. 5Raise the heat under the mushrooms to medium-high and pour in the wine. Let it bubble and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the butter until it melts. Remove the pan from the heat and add ¼ cup cheese and spinach to the pan. Stir until the leaves are wilted.
6. 6Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss gently with the sauce. Serve in bowls with additional cheese sprinkled over the pasta. Pour a glass of wine and enjoy!