Creamy Mushroom Spinach Pasta – Simple & Delicious
This easy spinach mushroom pasta is a creamy, healthy, vegetarian meal packed with plant-based nutrients. It comes together in under 30 minutes and can be made vegan, dairy-free, or gluten-free with simple swaps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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8 oz pasta of choice
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1 tbsp olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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8 oz mushrooms, sliced
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3 cups baby spinach
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½ cup milk, cream, or dairy-free milk
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2 tbsp Parmesan (optional)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Optional: chili flakes, lemon zest, fresh herbs
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted water; reserve ¼ cup pasta water, drain.
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Sauté garlic in olive oil. Add mushrooms, cook until golden.
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Add spinach and cook until wilted.
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Stir in milk and Parmesan. Simmer 2–3 mins.
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Add pasta and toss everything together. Adjust seasoning.
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Serve with extra cheese, herbs, or chili flakes.
Notes
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Make it vegan with dairy-free milk and nutritional yeast
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Add white beans or tofu for protein
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Use whole wheat or gluten-free pasta
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Keeps in fridge 4 days