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Creamy Roast Garlic Mushroom & Onion Pasta

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Creamy Roast Garlic Mushroom & Onion Pasta

Dinner

A creamy, garlicky dream in a bowl - this roasted mushroom pasta is comfort food done right. Sweet caramelized onions, earthy mushrooms, and roasted garlic meld with soft cream cheese and fresh spinach for a rich yet balanced dish. Simple, satisfying, and ready in under an hour - the perfect midweek dinner or cozy weekend treat.

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Serves

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Time

55 min (15 prep + 40 cook)

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CO2e

Mushrooms ~ 0.9 kg CO₂e per serving

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Ingredients

14 oz mushrooms, sliced
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1–2 onions, thinly sliced
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2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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Olive oil, for roasting
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7 oz cream cheese
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1 whole garlic bulb (top sliced off)
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14 oz pasta (any type you love — fettuccine or penne works great)
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7 oz baby spinach

400 g mushrooms, sliced
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1–2 onions, thinly sliced
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2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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Olive oil, for roasting
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200 g cream cheese
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1 whole garlic bulb (top sliced off)
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400 g pasta
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200 g baby spinach

🗒️ Ingredients

Steps

Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).
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Prep the veggies: Arrange sliced mushrooms and onions on a large baking tray. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle thyme, salt, and pepper, and toss to coat evenly.
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Add flavor: Dot the tray with spoonfuls of cream cheese. Place the garlic bulb (cut side up) on the tray and drizzle it lightly with olive oil.
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Roast: Cover with foil and bake for 30–40 minutes until the garlic is soft and the mushrooms and onions are golden and tender.
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Cook the pasta: While roasting, cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and reserve a small cup of pasta water.
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Combine: Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves into the tray, mash them gently, then add the cooked pasta and baby spinach. Toss everything together until creamy and well coated — use a splash of pasta water if needed.
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Serve: Finish with a grind of black pepper and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve warm and enjoy the comfort.