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Creamy Spinach Mushroom Pasta

Creamy Spinach Mushroom Pasta: The Ultimate Easy Comfort Dish

Creamy Spinach Mushroom Pasta is the ultimate comfort dish that combines silky sauce, earthy mushrooms, and vibrant spinach effortlessly.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta and Sauce
  • 8 ounces fettuccine or penne
  • 1 cup heavy cream for a silky texture
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
For the Vegetables
  • 8 ounces fresh mushrooms sliced, button or cremini
  • 4 cups baby spinach leaves wilted
Seasonings and Extras
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Pot for boiling pasta

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cook pasta in generously salted water until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water for later.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 1 minute until fragrant, taking care not to let garlic burn.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until it thickens slightly, about 3–4 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat to low. Gradually stir in Parmesan until melted and silky smooth.
  6. Add baby spinach in batches, tossing until bright green and just wilted, about 1–2 minutes.
  7. Return pasta to the pan, tossing gently to coat. Add reserved pasta water a splash at a time to reach desired creaminess.
  8. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Sprinkle chopped parsley for a fresh, herbaceous finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Top with extra Parmesan or a pinch of red pepper flakes.

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