Creamy Mushroom Spinach Pasta
This easy and creamy mushroom spinach pasta is a fantastic option for a quick delicious meal in just 10 minutes!
Serving: 4
Calories: 394kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small red onion, finely minced
- 1 garlic clove, lightly crushed
- 120 g organic spinach leaves
- 150 g white or chestnut mushrooms, halved
- 350 g pasta
- 100 g crème fraîche, I use Yeo Valley
- 2 tablespoon mild or mature cheddar, finely grated
- sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pan of lightly salted boiling water for 8 mins or until al dente.
- Meanwhile, heat a large pan over medium heat. Add the extra virgin olive oil, followed by the finely chopped onion, mushrooms and garlic. Cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, then add the spinach leaves and cover with a lid. Stir occasionally until the spinach leaves are tender, and season with salt and pepper. Discard the garlic and remove the pan from the heat.
- Drain well the spaghetti, reserving a ladleful of the pasta water.
- Transfer the spaghetti into the pan with the other ingredients. Stir in the crème fraîche, the cheese and the reserved cooking water if necessary.
- Heat through for a minute, mixing well all the ingredients. Season to taste with black pepper and serve immediately.
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Notes
VEGAN SPINACH AND MUSHROOM PASTA
To make a vegan mushroom and spinach pasta, use vegan Parmesan-style cheese and substitute the creme fraiche with a vegan alternative.
STORAGE TIPS
This pasta is best served straight away, however, you can store leftover mushroom spinach pasta in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Warm over low heat and add a splash of creme fraiche and extra cheese.
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Nutrition
Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 79mg | Potassium: 493mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2436IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 2mg
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.