One Pot Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Pasta
Penne cooks in the same pan as garlicky mushrooms and a little cream, and the pasta water thickens into a silky sauce. Spinach goes in at the end.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.30 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 533kcal
- 67gcarbs
- 9.2gof which sugars
- 21.4gfat
- 11.1gsaturates
- 19.4gprotein
- 6.2gfibre
- 2.5gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil and butter in a large, deep pan over a high heat. Fry the mushrooms for 6 minutes until golden and the water has cooked off.
6 min - 2
Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes, then stir in the garlic and thyme for 1 minute.
4 min - 3
Add the penne and pour in the hot stock. Stir and bring to the boil.
- 4
Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring often, until the pasta is just tender and most of the liquid has gone.
11 min - 5
Stir in the cream and spinach and cook for 2 minutes until the spinach has wilted and the sauce is creamy.
2 min - 6
Off the heat, stir in half the cheese and the pepper. Serve with the rest of the cheese on top.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
