Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
8 unit

linguine pasta

uncooked

3 tbsp

all-purpose flour

1 cup

chicken broth

1 cup

whole milk

0.5 tsp

salt

0.5 tsp

black pepper

3 tbsp

olive oil

8 unit

mushrooms

sliced

2 unit

garlic cloves

minced

3 unit

gruyere cheese

shredded

2 cup

baby spinach

fresh

Step 1
~3 min

Cook linguine pasta according to package instructions.

Step 2
~3 min

Whisk together flour, chicken broth, milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Set aside.

Step 3
~3 min

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 4
~3 min

Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet and sauté for 6 minutes.

Step 5
~3 min

Add minced garlic and sauté for 2 more minutes until garlic begins to brown.

Step 6
~3 min

Pour the flour, chicken broth, milk, salt, and pepper mixture into the skillet with mushrooms and garlic.

Step 7
~3 min

Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 8
~3 min

Add shredded Gruyere cheese and stir until the cheese has melted.

Step 9
~3 min

Mix in fresh baby spinach leaves and allow them to wilt.

Step 10
~3 min

Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the skillet.

Step 11
~3 min

Toss the pasta to coat it evenly with the sauce and serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a splash of white wine to the sauce for extra flavor.

Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad and crusty bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic bread
Caprese salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy (inspired)

Cultural Significance

Comfort food, family meal

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Family gatherings
Casual dinners

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Comfort food

Popularity Score

65/100

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