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A close-up shot of spinach mushroom pasta being twirled on a fork, showing the creamy garlic sauce coating the spaghetti.

Spinach Mushroom Pasta: A Creamy 30-Minute Delight

This creamy Spinach Mushroom Pasta recipe is an easy and elegant 30-minute meal. Earthy mushrooms, fresh spinach, and a rich garlic Parmesan cream sauce make this the perfect weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 580

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz Spaghetti or Fettuccine or your favorite pasta shape
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 8 oz Cremini Mushrooms sliced
  • 1/2 Yellow Onion finely chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 cups Heavy Cream
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 5 oz Fresh Baby Spinach
  • 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes optional
  • Salt and Black Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Large Pot
  • 1 Large Skillet

Instructions
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion until soft, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly. Reduce heat to low.
  5. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted. Add the cooked mushrooms and fresh spinach, stirring until the spinach wilts. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Add the drained pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together to coat the pasta in the sauce. If needed, add a splash of reserved pasta water to reach the desired consistency. Serve immediately.

Notes

Don't crowd the pan: For perfectly browned mushrooms, make sure they have enough space in the skillet. Cook them in batches if necessary.
Use freshly grated Parmesan: Pre-shredded cheese can make your sauce gritty. Grating your own ensures a smoother texture.
Reserve pasta water: This starchy water is liquid gold. It helps the sauce cling to the pasta and makes it silky-smooth.
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