Here’s a rich and comforting Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Spaghetti recipe — silky sauce, tender mushrooms, and vibrant spinach tossed with perfectly cooked pasta.
🍝 Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Spaghetti
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter version)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Pasta
- Bring salted water to a boil.
- Cook spaghetti until al dente according to package instructions.
- Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain.
2️⃣ Sauté the Mushrooms
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook 5–7 minutes until browned and tender.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
3️⃣ Add Spinach
- Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted (about 2 minutes).
4️⃣ Make the Cream Sauce
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
5️⃣ Combine
- Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet.
- Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to loosen the sauce if needed.
- Cook together 1–2 minutes so flavors blend.
6️⃣ Serve
- Garnish with extra Parmesan and cracked black pepper.
- Serve immediately while creamy and hot.
Tips & Variations
- Protein add-in: Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or crispy bacon.
- Extra richness: Stir in 2 oz cream cheese for thicker sauce.
- Lighter option: Use milk and a teaspoon of cornstarch instead of heavy cream.
- Herb boost: Add fresh thyme or parsley before serving.
If you’d like, I can also give you a garlic butter shrimp version of this pasta that turns it into a restaurant-style seafood dish.
