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A hearty pasta dish with creamy tomato sauce, cheese, spinach and mushrooms.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Creamy Tomato, Cheese, Spinach and Mushroom Pasta (250 g) has 395 calories. That works out to 158 calories per 100 g. It contains 50 g of carbs, 14.5 g of protein, 14 g of fat and 5 g of fiber. Its 30 µg of Selenium covers 55% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 50 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
395
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
50g
· 18% DV
Protein
14.5g
· 29% DV
Fat
14g
· 18% DV
Fiber
5g
· 18% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 52% · Protein 15% · Fat 33%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 395 kcal | |
| Total fat | 14 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 5.5 g | 28% |
| Trans fat | 0.13 g | |
| Sodium | 675 mg | 29% |
| Total carbohydrate | 50 g | 18% |
| Fiber | 5 g | 18% |
| Protein | 14.5 g | 29% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 395 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 158 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 110 g | 174 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 180 g | 284 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 220 g | 348 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 330 g | 521 kcal |
| 1 bottle (extra large) | 400 g | 632 kcal |
| 2 cup (double) | 440 g | 695 kcal |
Calculated from 158 calories per 100 g.
Cook the pasta until just tender. Sauté the mushrooms first, then add the tomato and cream and simmer briefly. Stir in the spinach until wilted, toss with the drained pasta, and finish with cheese while everything is hot.
Penne, fusilli and other ridged or twisted shapes hold the creamy tomato sauce and small pieces of mushroom and spinach well. Long pasta works too; toss it thoroughly so the vegetables and sauce are distributed through each serving.
Yes. Use milk thickened with a little flour for a creamy texture, or stir in a spoonful of cream cheese. If using yogurt, take the pan off the heat first and mix it in gently to reduce the chance of curdling.
A mild, melting cheese such as cheddar or mozzarella works well, while Parmesan adds a sharper finish. Stir the main cheese into the hot pasta just before serving; save a little grated cheese to sprinkle over the top.
Sauté the mushrooms before adding the tomato or cream, and avoid crowding the pan. Let their released liquid evaporate before continuing. This gives the mushrooms a better texture and keeps extra water from thinning the sauce.
Yes. Thaw frozen spinach and squeeze out excess water before adding it to the sauce. Fresh spinach can go straight into the pan near the end of cooking; stir just until it wilts so it does not become overly soft.
Yes. Canned chopped tomatoes work well when fresh tomatoes are out of season. Simmer them until the sauce loses its raw, watery taste before adding the cream and cheese, so the finished pasta stays creamy rather than thin.
A crisp green salad or simply dressed vegetables make a fresh side for this rich pasta. Garlic bread is another common pairing, but you can keep the meal lighter by serving the pasta with salad instead.
You can cook it ahead, but the pasta will absorb some sauce as it sits. Store it covered in the refrigerator and loosen it with a splash of milk or water when reheating; add fresh herbs or extra cheese just before serving.
Yes, but the cream sauce may separate slightly and the spinach and mushrooms can soften after thawing. Freeze it in an airtight container, thaw it in the refrigerator, and reheat gently while stirring to bring the sauce back together.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
62.5µg · 52% DV
B12
0.63µg · 26% DV
B1
0.3mg · 25% DV
B2
0.3mg · 23% DV
Minerals
Selenium
30µg · 55% DV
Manganese
0.88mg · 38% DV
Copper
0.3mg · 33% DV
Phosphorus
225mg · 32% DV
Sodium
675mg · 29% DV
Potassium ⭐
575mg · 17% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 395 calories in 1 serving (medium) (250 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Creamy Tomato, Cheese, Spinach and Mushroom Pasta brings pasta together with a creamy tomato sauce, spinach, mushrooms and cheese—often kaşar, a mild Turkish cheese. It is best understood as a flexible, home-style pasta dish rather than a preparation tied to one particular region; the vegetables and cheese can vary with what is on hand.
Served hot, it has a smooth, rich sauce, tender greens and mushrooms with a pleasantly substantial bite. It works as a filling lunch or supper on its own, or alongside a crisp salad. The pasta makes it mainly a carbohydrate-based meal, while the vegetables contribute some fibre; a 100 g portion has 20 g of carbohydrates. For a lighter version, use less cream and cheese and add extra spinach or mushrooms.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
5.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.25g
POLYUNSATURATED
2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8.1:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8.1:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.