Spinach and Mushroom Alfredo Sauce
Elevate your pasta night with this rich and velvety Spinach and Mushroom Alfredo Sauce, a decadent twist on the classic Alfredo. Sautéed garlic, tender mushrooms, and vibrant spinach come together in a luscious cream sauce, perfectly balanced with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a hint of nutmeg for depth. This easy, 30-minute recipe combines wholesome ingredients like olive oil, butter, and heavy cream to create a flavorful, restaurant-quality sauce right in your kitchen. Serve it over pasta, chicken, or as a dip for crusty bread—this versatile recipe is guaranteed to impress. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or an elegant date night, this Alfredo sauce is indulgent comfort food at its finest.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups Button or cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cups Fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 cups Heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Nutmeg, freshly grated (optional)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the butter and olive oil. Allow the butter to melt completely.
Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Stir in the sliced mushrooms and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they release their moisture and start to turn golden brown.
Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted, stirring occasionally.
Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine with the mushrooms and spinach. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Gradually stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, a little at a time, allowing it to melt and thicken the sauce.
Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg (if using). Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reaches your desired consistency.
Remove the skillet from the heat and serve the Spinach and Mushroom Alfredo Sauce over pasta, chicken, or as a side dish. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3122 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 277.7 g | 356% | |
| Saturated Fat | 161.9 g | 810% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 763 mg | 254% | |
| Sodium | 5104 mg | 222% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.1 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.9 g | ||
| Protein | 101.5 g | 203% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 2819 mg | 217% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1900 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
