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Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Pasta

A comforting pasta dish with sautéed mushrooms and spinach in a creamy garlic sauce.

Normal 10 min prep 20 min cook Serves 4 Normal
Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Pasta

Ingredients

  • dried pasta
    320 g 11 oz penne or fusilli
  • olive oil
    2 tbsp 2 tbsp
  • garlic cloves
    3 cloves 3 cloves minced
  • white mushrooms
    300 g 10.5 oz sliced
  • baby spinach
    150 g 5 oz
  • double cream
    200 ml 3/4 cup
  • Parmesan cheese
    50 g 1.75 oz grated
  • salt
    to taste to taste
  • black pepper
    to taste to taste

Method

  • 1
    Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
  • 2
    Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat; sauté garlic for 1 minute.
  • 3
    Add sliced mushrooms; cook until soft and golden, about 5-7 minutes.
  • 4
    Stir in spinach; cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  • 5
    Pour in double cream and simmer for 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • 6
    Add cooked pasta and Parmesan; toss to combine and heat through.
  • 7
    Season with salt and black pepper to taste; serve immediately.

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