Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Pasta
A rich, comforting dish featuring tender pasta, earthy mushrooms, and a velvety spinach sauce made with cream of mushroom soup. This italian-inspired pasta ready in about 30 minutes pairs (uncooked) pasta, (chopped) fresh spinach, (sliced) button mushrooms for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 oz (uncooked) pasta
- 8 oz (chopped) fresh spinach
- 8 oz (sliced) button mushrooms
- 1 can (10.5 oz) creamed mushroom soup
- 2 cloves (minced) garlic
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (grated) parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- Step 2: In a large skillet, sauté mushrooms and garlic over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until softened and golden. Add spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
- Step 3: Stir in cream of mushroom soup, heavy cream, and 1/4 tsp salt. Cook for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
- Step 4: Add cooked pasta and parmesan cheese. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency. Season with remaining salt and pepper.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Pasta take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Pasta?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (uncooked) pasta from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Pasta?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Pasta for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Pasta?
Italian pasta like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Used frozen vegetables instead of fresh and honestly couldn't tell the difference.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
