Pappardelle with Squash, Mushrooms, and Spinach

Health score
37%
Pappardelle with Squash, Mushrooms, and Spinach
25 min.
4
676kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure that brings the colors and flavors of autumn right to your table! This Pappardelle with Squash, Mushrooms, and Spinach is a vibrant dish that perfectly balances hearty and fresh ingredients, making it an ideal choice for any meal of the day. With its rich, creamy texture complemented by the earthy undertones of sautéed mushrooms and the sweetness of butternut squash, this recipe is sure to impress both your family and guests.

Not only is this dish aesthetically pleasing, with its hues of golden squash and deep green spinach, but it also packs a nutritious punch. The baby spinach adds a vibrant freshness while remaining tender and delicate against the robust flavors of sage and Parmesan cheese. Whether you're looking for a satisfying main course or a side dish to accompany your favorite protein, this Pappardelle recipe is versatile enough to suit any occasion.

Ready in just 25 minutes, it brings together fresh, wholesome ingredients that not only taste amazing but are also good for you. Perfectly al dente pasta is enveloped in a sumptuous sauce that ties all the flavors together beautifully. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to indulge in this delectable dish that is sure to warm your heart and fill your belly.

Ingredients

  • ounce baby spinach 
  • 0.5 cup butter divided (1 stick)
  • cups cubes butternut squash (from 1-pound squash)
  • 1.5 tablespoons sage fresh chopped
  • ounces mushroom caps fresh stemmed sliced
  • 0.8 cup parmesan cheese divided grated
  • 12 ounces fettuccine pasta 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • pot

Directions

  1. Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
  2. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid.
  3. Meanwhile, melt 1/4 cup butter in large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add squash and cook until almost tender, stirring often, about 6 minutes.
  5. Add mushrooms, sage, and remaining 1/4 cup butter; sauté until mushrooms are soft and squash is tender, about 8 minutes.
  6. Add spinach; stir until wilted, about 2 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Add pasta to sauce in skillet. Toss to coat, adding pasta cooking liquid by 1/4 cupfuls if dry.
  8. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories676kcal
Protein11.82%
Fat39.51%
Carbs48.67%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39
Glycemic Load
26.48
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
38.114348090213%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.26mg
Kaempferol
2.26mg
Myricetin
0.12mg
Quercetin
1.41mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:675.87kcal
33.79%
Fat:30.18g
46.43%
Saturated Fat:17.83g
111.46%
Carbohydrates:83.64g
27.88%
Net Carbohydrates:76.46g
27.8%
Sugar:6.11g
6.79%
Cholesterol:77.32mg
25.77%
Sodium:553.09mg
24.05%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:20.31g
40.62%
Copper:7.28mg
363.79%
Vitamin A:15355.7IU
307.11%
Vitamin K:174.71µg
166.39%
Selenium:64.71µg
92.44%
Manganese:1.68mg
84.01%
Phosphorus:402.78mg
40.28%
Vitamin C:32.01mg
38.8%
Magnesium:131.07mg
32.77%
Folate:121.75µg
30.44%
Calcium:291.79mg
29.18%
Fiber:7.18g
28.72%
Potassium:980.26mg
28.01%
Vitamin B6:0.53mg
26.69%
Vitamin B3:5.19mg
25.94%
Vitamin E:3.08mg
20.53%
Zinc:3.01mg
20.05%
Vitamin B2:0.34mg
19.95%
Iron:3.38mg
18.75%
Vitamin B5:1.75mg
17.52%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.39%
Vitamin B12:0.3µg
5.02%
Vitamin D:0.32µg
2.14%
Source:Epicurious