Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce with Spinach & Mushrooms

24 Feb 2025 by Hannah Neeleman
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce with Spinach & Mushrooms - Ballerina Farm

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (baby bella or white button work well)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon Ballerina Farm French Salt (adjust to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • ¼ cup reserved pasta water (if needed for thinning)
  • 1 tablespoons chopped parsley (for garnish)

Directions

  1. Sauté the Mushrooms – Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and tender.
  2. Add Garlic – Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the Cream – Add the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Melt the Parmesan – Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Let the cheese melt into the sauce.
  5. Add Spinach – Stir in the spinach and cook for 1–2 minutes, just until wilted. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of pasta water to loosen it.
  6. Combine with Pasta – Toss with pasta and top with your Italian sausage meatballs. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan.
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