Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Pasta

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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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

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.

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