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Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta Recipe

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  • Author: Hugo
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender roasted mushrooms and onions infused with fresh thyme and roasted garlic. Cream cheese adds a rich, velvety texture, while baby spinach brings freshness and color. Perfectly cooked pasta is tossed with the savory roasted veggies for a hearty and satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare.

Ingredients

Scale

Vegetables

  • 14 oz (400g) Mushrooms, sliced
  • 1–2 Onions, sliced (depending on size and preference)
  • 1 Whole Garlic Bulb (top cut off to expose cloves)
  • 7 oz (200g) Baby Spinach

Herbs and Seasonings

  • 2 tbsp Fresh Thyme
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black Pepper, to taste

Dairy

  • 7 oz (200g) Cream Cheese

Pantry

  • Olive Oil, as needed
  • 14 oz (400g) Pasta

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F) to prepare for roasting the vegetables and garlic.
  2. Prepare Mushrooms and Onions: Slice the mushrooms and onions as desired and place them evenly on a baking sheet.
  3. Season Vegetables: Sprinkle fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper over the mushrooms and onions. Drizzle olive oil and toss everything to ensure even coating.
  4. Add Cream Cheese and Garlic: Dot the cream cheese around the mushrooms and onions on the baking sheet. Place the whole garlic bulb with the cut side up on the sheet and drizzle the exposed cloves with a little olive oil.
  5. Bake: Cover the baking sheet with aluminium foil to retain moisture. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes until the garlic is soft and vegetables are tender.
  6. Cook the Pasta: While the veggies are baking, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  7. Combine Everything: Once the baking is complete, squeeze the softened roasted garlic cloves into a bowl and mash into a smooth garlic paste. Add the roasted vegetables, mashed garlic, baby spinach, and cooked pasta back onto the baking sheet. Toss everything thoroughly to combine and evenly coat the pasta with creamy garlic mushroom mixture.
  8. Serve and Enjoy: Serve the warm creamy garlic mushroom pasta immediately for the best flavor and enjoy each delicious, comforting bite.

Notes

  • For more intense garlic flavor, slightly roast the garlic bulb longer before combining.
  • You can substitute cream cheese with mascarpone or ricotta for a different creamy texture.
  • The dish can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free pasta.
  • Fresh thyme can be replaced with dried thyme; reduce the quantity to 1 tablespoon.
  • Adding a sprinkle of grated Parmesan on top before serving enhances richness.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Keywords: creamy garlic mushroom pasta, roasted garlic pasta, mushroom pasta recipe, easy vegetarian pasta, creamy mushroom pasta

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