Pasta with Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Sauce⏱ 30 min total

Pasta with Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Sauce

Per 1 serving · 422 g · 7 ingredients

Calories
485
24%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    18g
    14% of calories
  • Carbs
    68g
    55% of calories
  • Fat
    17g
    31% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Pasta with Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Sauce (422 g) has 485 calories, with 18 g of protein, 68 g of carbohydrates and 17 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (55% of calories). It is high in protein (36% DV), dietary fiber (25% DV) and Vitamin A (63% DV).

Per 100 g
115cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
3.7g
Net carbs
61g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
7g
6.8 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein36%
  • Dietary fiber25%
  • Vitamin A63%
  • Vitamin C38%
  • Vitamin E26%
  • Vitamin K464%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Calcium16%
  • Zinc12%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 20 min
  1. 1

    Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water according to packet directions.

  2. 2

    Drain and set aside.

  3. 3

    Meanwhile, lightly fry mushrooms in oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Prepare the sachet of Knorr Classic White Sauce according to on-pack instructions and add to the mushrooms together with the spinach and allow to cook on a low heat to wilt the spinach.

  5. 5

    Add the sauce to the pasta and garnish with basil leaves and pistachio nuts. Enjoy!

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (422 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A564 μg
63%
Vitamin C35 mg
38%
Vitamin D1 μg
3%
Vitamin E4 mg
26%
Vitamin K556 μg
464%
Thiamine0.3 mg
21%
Riboflavin (B2)1 mg
49%
Niacin4 mg
27%
Vitamin B60.4 mg
32%
Folate (B9)242 μg
61%
Vitamin B120.1 μg
5%
Pantothenic acid2 mg
32%
Choline42 mg
8%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium157 mg
16%
Iron4 mg
50%
Potassium1,054 mg
22%
Magnesium112 mg
27%
Phosphorus201 mg
29%
Zinc1 mg
12%
Copper1 mg
56%
Manganese1 mg
50%
Selenium12 μg
21%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.5 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine0.5 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene6,427 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0.3 μg—
Fructose0.3 g—
Galactose0.1 g—
Glucose5 g—
Glutamic acid1 g—
Glycine0.3 g—
Histidine0.2 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.4 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0.5 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.2 g—
Monounsaturated fats10 g—
Phenylalanine0.3 g—
Polyunsaturated fats3 g—
Proline0.3 g—
Retinol29 μg—
Serine0.3 g—
Starch0.1 g—
Sucrose1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.3 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.3 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20.2 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 485 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 92min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 58min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 40min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 68min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Pasta with Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Sauce?

One serving of Pasta with Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Sauce (1 serving) has 485 calories, which works out to 115 calories per 100 g. That is about 24% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Pasta with Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Sauce high in protein?

It provides a solid 18 g of protein per serving (36% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 14% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Pasta with Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Sauce keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 61 g of net carbs and 55% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Pasta with Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Sauce?

193 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Pasta with Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Sauce?

6.8 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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