Davis' Creamy Mushroom Pasta with Spinach
A velvety pasta dish featuring earthy mushrooms, fresh spinach, and a luscious cream sauce. This italian-inspired pasta ready in about 35 minutes pairs penne pasta, cremini mushrooms, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook penne pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water for 10-12 minutes until al dente; reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and tender, stirring occasionally until they release their moisture.
- Step 3: Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream, salt, and black pepper, then simmer for 3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Add drained pasta and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water, tossing to coat. Stir in fresh spinach until wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in grated parmesan until melted.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Davis' Creamy Mushroom Pasta with Spinach take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (10 min prep + 25 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 Davis' Creamy Mushroom Pasta with Spinach?
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 penne pasta from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Davis' Creamy Mushroom Pasta with Spinach?
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 Davis' Creamy Mushroom Pasta with Spinach 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 Davis' Creamy Mushroom Pasta with Spinach?
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
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Kids gobbled it up without complaints — that's a 5-star in my book.
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Great base recipe! I added a pinch of smoked paprika and it was even better.
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Restaurant quality! Can't believe how easy this was.
