creamy spinach and mushroom spaghetti

Ingredients (Serves 2–3):

• 200g spaghetti

• 2 tbsp olive oil or 1 tbsp butter

• 2–3 garlic cloves, minced

• 200g mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini work well)

• 100g fresh spinach

• 200ml heavy cream (or half-and-half)

• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan (optional but recommended)

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• (Optional: red pepper flakes or nutmeg for extra depth)