Casino Roulette Pasta

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-31 · Updated 2026-03-31

A vibrant, playful pasta dish with colorful vegetables and a creamy parmesan sauce, inspired by slot machine luck. This italian-inspired pasta ready in about 40 minutes pairs pasta, diced bell peppers, sliced mushrooms for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz pasta
• 1, diced bell peppers
• 8 oz, sliced mushrooms
• 2 cups, chopped spinach
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup, grated parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 12 oz pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
2. Step 2: In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 1 diced bell pepper and 8 oz sliced mushrooms; cook for 5 minutes until softened and golden.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 cups chopped spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Add 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup grated parmesan, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Add the cooked pasta and stir to combine, using reserved pasta water as needed to reach a creamy consistency.