Perfect choice! 🍝 Here’s a Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Spaghetti recipe — silky, garlicky, and absolutely delicious (ready in under 30 minutes!).
🍄 Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Spaghetti
Ingredients
- 8 oz (225 g) spaghetti (or any pasta you love)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 oz (225 g) mushrooms, sliced (white, cremini, or mixed)
- 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter version)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: pinch of chili flakes or nutmeg
- Optional garnish: extra Parmesan and fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente.
- Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
- Sauté the veggies
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat.
- Add onion and sauté 3–4 minutes until soft.
- Add mushrooms and cook 6–8 minutes until golden and moisture evaporates.
- Stir in garlic; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add spinach and sauce
- Add spinach, cook until wilted (about 1–2 minutes).
- Pour in cream and stir in Parmesan.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional nutmeg/chili flakes.
- Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss with pasta
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet.
- Toss well, adding a splash of reserved pasta water until the sauce coats the noodles smoothly.
- Serve hot
- Garnish with extra Parmesan and parsley.
đź’ˇ Optional Add-ins
- Grilled or shredded chicken
- Crispy bacon bits
- A squeeze of lemon juice for brightness
- Sautéed cherry tomatoes for color and sweetness
