🍝 Creamy Spinach & Mushroom Spaghetti
Creamy, garlicky, and packed with tender mushrooms and spinach—an easy 30-minute comfort-food dinner that’s perfect for the whole family.
đź›’ Ingredients
Serves 4–6
12 oz (340 g) spaghetti
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
8 oz (225 g) mushrooms, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ small onion, finely diced
4 cups fresh spinach
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken or vegetable broth
Âľ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ tsp Italian seasoning
ÂĽ tsp red pepper flakes, optional
½ tsp salt, or to taste
½ tsp black pepper
½ cup reserved pasta water
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Extra Parmesan, for serving
👩‍🍳 Instructions
Cook the spaghetti:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve ½ cup pasta water.
Sauté the mushrooms:
Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and tender.
Add aromatics:
Stir in the onion and cook for 2–3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30–60 seconds, until fragrant.
Wilt the spinach:
Add the spinach in handfuls, stirring until it wilts, about 2 minutes.
Make it creamy:
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Pour in the heavy cream and broth. Add Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Simmer gently for 3–4 minutes.
Add Parmesan:
Stir in the Parmesan until melted and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
Combine with pasta:
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss thoroughly. Add reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
Finish:
Stir in fresh parsley and taste for seasoning.
Serve:
Plate immediately and sprinkle generously with extra Parmesan.
✨ Tips
For extra flavor, add a splash of dry white wine when sautéing the mushrooms.
Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or crispy bacon for extra protein.
Don’t boil the cream sauce aggressively—gentle heat helps keep it smooth.
For an even richer sauce, stir in 2 oz (55 g) cream cheese with the Parmesan.
