Creamy mushroom spaghetti

Health score
37%
Creamy mushroom spaghetti
25 min.
4
622kcal

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If you're looking for a comforting yet sophisticated pasta dish, this creamy mushroom spaghetti is a perfect choice. Ready in just 25 minutes, it combines the earthy flavors of sautéed mushrooms with the smoky crispness of streaky bacon, all brought together by a luscious, melting gorgonzola cheese sauce. This recipe strikes a wonderful balance between indulgence and simplicity, making it ideal for a satisfying lunch, a hearty side, or even a main course that will impress family and friends.

The use of fresh baby spinach adds a touch of vibrant color and a boost of nutrition, gently wilting into the creamy sauce to provide freshness and a subtle texture contrast. The gorgonzola cheese gives the dish a rich, tangy depth that complements the savory bacon and mushrooms beautifully, creating a flavor profile that’s both bold and comforting. With just four simple ingredients and a single frying pan, this recipe is incredibly easy to put together, yet tastes like something from a cozy Italian trattoria.

At 622 calories per serving, this dish offers a satisfying meal that covers all your macronutrient bases with a good mix of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. It’s perfect for those who crave a decadent pasta without spending hours in the kitchen. Whether you're cooking for a weeknight dinner or a casual weekend meal, this creamy mushroom spaghetti is sure to become a fast favorite in your recipe collection.

Ingredients

  • 400 pasta like spaghetti 
  •  rashers streaky bacon cut into strips
  • 250 button mushroom sliced
  • 200 baby spinach 
  • 100 creamy cheese blue crumbled

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Bring a large pan of water to the boil, then cook the spaghetti according to pack instructions.
  2. Meanwhile, fry the bacon in a large frying pan for 5 mins, until starting to crisp. Tip in the mushrooms, then fry for 3 mins until cooked.
  3. Drain the pasta and tip into the frying pan along with the spinach and cheese. Toss everything together over a low heat until the spinach has wilted and the cheese melted.

Nutrition Facts

Calories622kcal
Protein16.68%
Fat32.13%
Carbs51.19%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.25
Glycemic Load
30.86
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
33.033478477727%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.37mg
Kaempferol
3.19mg
Myricetin
0.17mg
Quercetin
1.99mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:622.11kcal
31.11%
Fat:22.19g
34.14%
Saturated Fat:9.4g
58.77%
Carbohydrates:79.53g
26.51%
Net Carbohydrates:74.6g
27.13%
Sugar:4.24g
4.71%
Cholesterol:40.53mg
13.51%
Sodium:554.59mg
24.11%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:25.92g
51.83%
Vitamin K:242.2µg
230.67%
Selenium:79.77µg
113.96%
Vitamin A:4891.46IU
97.83%
Manganese:1.4mg
70.04%
Phosphorus:411.52mg
41.15%
Folate:134.63µg
33.66%
Vitamin B2:0.53mg
31.06%
Vitamin B3:5.9mg
29.5%
Copper:0.58mg
28.83%
Magnesium:107.83mg
26.96%
Potassium:830.09mg
23.72%
Vitamin B6:0.43mg
21.69%
Calcium:206.02mg
20.6%
Zinc:3.05mg
20.36%
Vitamin B5:2.01mg
20.15%
Fiber:4.93g
19.7%
Vitamin C:15.36mg
18.62%
Vitamin B1:0.28mg
18.53%
Iron:3.18mg
17.67%
Vitamin E:1.34mg
8.9%
Vitamin B12:0.5µg
8.25%
Vitamin D:0.38µg
2.55%