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Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta

Recipe by Mediterranean Diet Plan on InstagramAdded 29 October 2026.

20 minutes to prep, 20 to cook. A comforting creamy pasta dish packed with sautéed mushrooms, red onion, and spinach, all tossed in a rich garlic‑cream cheese sauce. The buttery, garlicky flavor makes it perfect for a quick yet satisfying dinner.

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Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta by Mediterranean Diet Plan, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Combine sliced mushrooms, sliced red onion, and fresh thyme in a baking dish.

  2. Season with salt and black pepper.

  3. Drizzle olive oil over the seasoned mixture and mix by hand.

  4. Add dollops of cream cheese and torn garlic cloves, then stir to combine.

  5. Place a few pats of butter on top of the mixture.

  6. Layer fresh spinach leaves over the mushroom‑garlic mixture.

  7. Add the cooked bow‑tie pasta on top of the spinach layer.

  8. Stir everything together until the pasta is coated with the creamy sauce.

  9. Test the texture with a fork and adjust seasoning if needed.

Tips while you cook

Season before adding oil
Season the mushroom and onion mixture with salt and pepper before drizzling olive oil.
Coat pasta thoroughly
Stir the cooked pasta into the mixture until it is fully coated with the creamy sauce.
Check texture before serving
Test the dish with a fork and adjust seasoning if needed.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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