Step 1

Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and mushrooms and cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes or until the mushrooms soften and brown slightly.

Step 2

Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a medium saucepan of boiling water, following packet directions or until al dente.

Step 3

Add the garlic to the pan with the mushrooms and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the light cream for cooking and parmesan. Stir to combine. Toss in the baby spinach and set aside.

Step 4

Remove the pasta from the heat and drain, reserving 1 tbsp of the cooking water. Toss the pasta in the creamy mushroom sauce, return to low heat and cook, tossing, for 5 minutes or until the spinach wilts. Pour in enough of the reserved water to loosen slightly. Season with black pepper and finish with a sprinkle of chilli flakes, if you like.