Ah, Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Spaghetti — a luscious, comforting pasta dish loaded with earthy mushrooms, tender spinach, and a rich, creamy sauce 🍝🍄🌿. Here’s a reliable recipe:
🍝 Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Spaghetti
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 12 oz (340 g) spaghetti
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 10 oz (280 g) mushrooms, sliced (button, cremini, or your choice)
- 4 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream or half-and-half
- ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Optional: pinch of nutmeg or red pepper flakes
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta: Boil spaghetti in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
- Cook vegetables:
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat.
- Sauté onion for 2–3 minutes until translucent.
- Add garlic and mushrooms, cooking 5–7 minutes until mushrooms are soft and lightly browned.
- Add spinach: Stir in chopped spinach and cook 1–2 minutes until wilted.
- Make sauce:
- Lower heat to medium-low. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth.
- If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency.
- Combine: Toss cooked spaghetti in the creamy vegetable sauce until well coated.
- Season & serve: Add salt, pepper, and optional nutmeg or red pepper flakes. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve immediately.
Tips
- Extra flavor: Add a splash of white wine when sautéing mushrooms.
- Protein option: Toss in cooked chicken, shrimp, or crispy bacon for a fuller meal.
- Creaminess: For a lighter version, use half milk and half cream.
- Make ahead: Sauce can be prepared in advance; toss with freshly cooked pasta just before serving.
I can also give a one-pot version where the spaghetti cooks directly in the creamy mushroom-spinach sauce — fewer dishes and even more flavor.
Do you want the one-pot version?
