Farfalle with Spinach, Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions

Farfalle with Spinach, Mushrooms, and Caramelized Onions

If you’re in the mood for a comforting, savory pasta dish that’s both satisfying and packed with flavor, this Farfalle with Spinach, Mushrooms, and Caramelized Onions is a must-try. The sweet caramelized onions combined with earthy mushrooms and vibrant spinach create a beautiful harmony of tastes, all brought together by a rich and creamy Parmesan sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home!

Ingredients

For the Caramelized Onions:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 large yellow onions, sliced
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

For the Creamy Pasta Sauce:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 10 oz mushrooms, sliced (button mushrooms recommended)
• 6 oz spinach
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
• ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Pasta:

• 8 oz farfalle pasta

Instructions

1️⃣ Caramelize the Onions:

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the sliced onions and cook on high heat for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly. The onions should begin to brown but avoid burning them. 🍳
3. Reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking the onions for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt to help bring out their sweetness. 🧂
4. Lower the heat to medium or low and cook for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking or burning. The onions should be deeply browned and caramelized after 30 minutes of cooking. ⏳
5. Remove the skillet from heat, add 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar to deglaze the pan, and stir the onions, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Transfer the caramelized onions to a plate and set aside. 🍽️

2️⃣ Cook the Mushrooms and Spinach:

1. In the same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the sliced mushrooms, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, and cook for about 5 minutes until softened. 🍄
3. Add the fresh spinach and stir on low heat just until the spinach begins to wilt. 🌿

3️⃣ Make the Creamy Pasta Sauce:

1. Pour the half-and-half into the skillet with the mushrooms and spinach, bringing it to a quick boil before immediately reducing it to a simmer. 🥛
2. Stir in ⅔ cup of shredded Parmesan cheese and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Continue stirring until the cheese has fully melted into the sauce. 🧀
3. Return the caramelized onions to the skillet, mixing them into the creamy sauce. 🍝

4️⃣ Cook the Farfalle Pasta:

1. Cook the farfalle pasta according to the package instructions. Once done, drain the pasta. 🍲
2. Add the cooked and drained pasta to the skillet with the creamy sauce. Stir everything together on low heat for a couple of minutes to ensure the pasta is well-coated and heated through. 🔄
3. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of half-and-half to thin it out. If it’s too thin, add a bit more Parmesan cheese and stir until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. 🥄

5️⃣ Serve and Enjoy!

• Serve the pasta hot, with additional shredded Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top if desired. 🧀

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4

This dish is perfect for those who appreciate a blend of rich flavors and a comforting, hearty meal. Whether it’s for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this Farfalle with Spinach, Mushrooms, and Caramelized Onions will leave everyone at the table satisfied. Enjoy! 🍽️

Farfalle with Spinach, Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions

---

• Author: Dulcia
• Total Time: 45 min
• Yield: 4 1x

Print Recipe

Pin Recipe

Ingredients

Scale 1x2x3x

Caramelized onions:

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 large yellow onions, sliced
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Creamy pasta sauce:

1 tablespoon olive oil
10 oz mushrooms, sliced (button mushrooms recommended)
6 oz spinach
1 cup half-and-half
1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
¼ teaspoon salt
Pasta:

8 oz farfalle pasta

---

Instructions

1️⃣ Caramelize the onions:

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil on medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add sliced onions and cook on high heat for about 10 minutes, constantly stirring with the spatula. The onions should start to brown, but without burning. 🍳
Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking onions for 10 more minutes, continuing to stir, as onions brown even more without burning. At this point, add a pinch of salt over the onions. 🧂
Continue cooking for 10 more minutes on medium or low heat, stirring occasionally to make sure onions don’t stick to the bottom of the pan or burn. In total, you should cook the onions for 30 minutes. ⏳
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the onions with a small amount of balsamic vinegar to deglaze the pan. Using a spatula, stir the onions, scraping the bottom of the pan and coating onions with the balsamic vinegar you just added. Remove caramelized onions to a plate. 🍽️
2️⃣ Cook mushrooms and spinach:

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in the same skillet on medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt. 🍄
Cook mushrooms for about 5 minutes, occasionally stirring, until mushrooms are soft. 🌿
Add fresh spinach to the skillet and stir on low heat just until spinach starts to wilt. 🌱
3️⃣ Make creamy pasta sauce:

Add half-and-half to the mushroom and spinach mixture and bring to a quick boil. Immediately reduce to simmer. 🥛
Add ⅔ cup of shredded Parmesan cheese and ¼ teaspoon salt. Keep stirring while the sauce simmers until the cheese melts. 🧀
Add caramelized onions back to the skillet with the pasta sauce. 🍝
4️⃣ Cook the pasta:

Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain. 🍲
Add cooked and drained farfalle pasta to the creamy sauce. Stir on low heat for a couple of minutes to reheat. 🔄
If the sauce is too thick, add a small amount of half-and-half to thin it out. If it is too thin, add a small amount of shredded Parmesan cheese, and stir it in, while the sauce simmers. 🥄
Serve with more shredded Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top. 🧀
Enjoy your delicious Farfalle with Spinach, Mushrooms, and Caramelized Onions! 🍽️

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 30 min