When you need a comforting, restaurant-quality dinner that’s ready in just 30 minutes, this Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Pasta is absolutely perfect! Rich, earthy mushrooms and vibrant spinach swimming in the most luscious cream sauce – it’s the kind of meal that makes everyone gather around the dinner table with big smiles.
This recipe has that beautiful balance of being fancy enough for guests but simple enough for a busy weeknight. The combination of golden, caramelised mushrooms and fresh spinach creates such gorgeous flavours, while that creamy Parmesan sauce brings everything together in the most satisfying way.
The secret to this pasta is getting those mushrooms beautifully golden before adding the cream. That caramelisation adds such incredible depth of flavour – it’s what transforms this from a simple pasta dish into something really special. Plus, it’s a sneaky way to get extra vegetables into the kids!
“This pasta is absolutely divine! My whole family loved it and it’s now on our regular dinner rotation. So creamy and delicious!” – Rachel
Why You’re Going To Love This Recipe
Quick and easy – ready in just 30 minutes with simple ingredients
Restaurant-quality flavour – tastes like something from an Italian bistro
One-pan wonder – minimal washing up required (always a winner!)
Hidden veggie boost – loads of spinach and mushrooms for extra nutrition
Freezer-friendly – perfect for meal prep and batch cooking
Versatile base – easily customise with chicken, prawns, or different vegetables
Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Pasta Ingredients
This recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients that create something absolutely spectacular. The key is in the technique – getting those mushrooms golden and the cream sauce perfectly silky!
Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for ingredient quantities and full detailed method.
For the Pasta:
Tortellini or small pasta – tortellini works beautifully, but penne, rigatoni, or even spaghetti are perfect too
Olive oil – for sautéing and building that flavour base
For the Creamy Sauce:
Onion – finely chopped for sweetness and depth
Garlic – fresh is always best for maximum flavour
Mushrooms – button, swiss brown, or a mix work wonderfully
Heavy cream – creates that luxurious, restaurant-style sauce
Chicken or vegetable stock – adds extra depth and helps create the perfect consistency
Fresh spinach – wilts down beautifully and adds lovely colour
Parmesan cheese – freshly grated is best for the creamiest results
Salt and pepper – to taste
Fresh parsley – optional, but adds a lovely fresh finish
How To Make Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Pasta
Don’t let the creamy sauce intimidate you – this recipe is actually really straightforward and comes together so quickly!
Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for ingredient quantities and full detailed method.
Step 1 – Cook the Pasta
Get your pasta cooking according to package directions until al dente. You want it with just a little bite since it’ll finish cooking briefly in the sauce.
Step 2 – Build the Flavour Base
While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large pan and sauté the onion until lovely and translucent. Add the garlic and sliced mushrooms, cooking until the mushrooms are golden brown and gorgeous.
Step 3 – Create the Creamy Sauce
Pour in the cream and stock, letting it simmer and thicken slightly. This is where the magic happens – the sauce becomes silky and perfect for coating the pasta.
Step 4 – Add the Greens and Finish
Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts down, then add your cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese. Toss everything together until beautifully coated and creamy.
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