Creamy spinach and mushroom spaghetti

Here’s a Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Spaghetti recipe 🍝🌿🍄
Rich, comforting, and easy to make for a weeknight dinner.

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Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Spaghetti

Ingredients

• 12 oz spaghetti
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups fresh spinach
• 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
• Optional: fresh parsley for garnish

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Instructions

1. Cook pasta
   • Cook spaghetti according to package instructions.
   • Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
2. Cook mushrooms
   • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
   • Add mushrooms and sauté 5–7 minutes until browned.
   • Add garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
3. Add spinach
   • Stir in spinach until wilted.
4. Make cream sauce
   • Reduce heat to low.
   • Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
   • Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
   • If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time.
5. Combine
   • Toss cooked spaghetti with the sauce until well coated.
6. Serve
   • Plate pasta and garnish with extra Parmesan and parsley if desired.

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Tips

• For extra richness, add a tablespoon of butter to the sauce.
• Can add cooked chicken or shrimp for protein.
• Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor.

If you want a vegan version, one-pan version, or baked creamy spaghetti, I can give that variation too.