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creamy healthy mushroom spinach pasta

Healthy Mushroom Spinach Pasta

This healthy mushroom spinach pasta is creamy, comforting, and packed with flavor. Tender mushrooms, fresh spinach, and a light yogurt-based sauce make it a quick and nutritious meal you can whip up any night of the week.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 10 oz about 300 g pasta (penne, fettuccine, or spaghetti)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 8 oz 225 g mushrooms, sliced (cremini, button, or mixed)
  • 3 cups fresh spinach roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes optional, for a little heat

Method
 

Step 1 – Cook the pasta
  1. Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Cook the pasta until al dente. Save 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain the rest.
Step 2 – Sauté aromatics
  1. In a large skillet, warm the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until soft and fragrant, about 2–3 minutes.
Step 3 – Cook mushrooms
  1. Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Let them cook until golden-brown, about 6–7 minutes. Don’t stir too often—this helps them sear properly.
Step 4 – Add spinach
  1. Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 1–2 minutes.
Step 5 – Make the sauce
  1. Lower the heat. Add Greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese, and a splash of reserved pasta water. Stir until smooth and creamy. Squeeze in the lemon juice.
Step 6 – Toss pasta
  1. Add the drained pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Add more pasta water if needed for a silky sauce.
Step 7 – Serve
  1. Serve warm with extra Parmesan on top if you’d like.

Notes

  • Whole-wheat or chickpea pasta works well if you want extra protein and fiber.
  • For more richness, add a splash of cream instead of yogurt.
  • Add chicken, sausage, or chickpeas if you need more protein.
  • Save leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Warm gently on the stove with a little water or broth.