Easy Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta with Spinach
A luxurious yet simple pasta dish featuring sautéed mushrooms and fresh spinach in a velvety garlic cream sauce, ready in under 30 minutes. It's a restaurant-quality meal perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 12 oz fettuccine or linguine or other long pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil divided
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms sliced
- 4 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half for lighter version
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach packed
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
- 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Notes
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of milk or broth to restore creaminess. Make-Ahead: The sauce can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and reheated before tossing with freshly cooked pasta. Variations: Substitute kale for spinach, add grilled chicken or shrimp for protein, or use gluten-free pasta. For a lighter version, replace heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk.