Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Pasta
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring sautéed mushrooms and fresh spinach, perfect for a comforting dinner.
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Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- (8 ounces) pasta (fettuccine or linguine)
- (2 tablespoons) olive oil
- (1) medium onion, chopped
- (2 cloves) garlic, minced
- (8 ounces) mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)
- (4 cups) fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- (1 cup) heavy cream
- (1/2 cups) grated Parmesan cheese
- (1/2 teaspoons) salt
- (1/4 teaspoons) black pepper
- (1/2 teaspoons) red pepper flakes (optional)
- (2 tablespoons) fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Cook the (8 ounces) pasta in a pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
In a large skillet, heat (2 tablespoons) olive oil over medium heat. Add the (1 medium) onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- 3
Add the (2 cloves) garlic and (8 ounces) sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the mushrooms are browned and tender.
- 4
Stir in the (4 cups) spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- 5
Pour in (1 cup) heavy cream and add (1/2 cup) grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce is creamy. Season with (1/2 teaspoon) salt, (1/4 teaspoon) black pepper, and (1/4 teaspoon) red pepper flakes if using.
- 6
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
- 7
Remove from heat and garnish with (2 tablespoons) chopped fresh parsley before serving.
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