Mushroom and Spinach Pasta with Creamy Parmesan Sauce

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A comforting pasta dish featuring a mix of three types of mushrooms and fresh spinach in a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce. This Italian-inspired summer cookout recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs fettuccine pasta, olive oil, cremini mushrooms for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 12 oz fettuccine pasta and cook for 10-12 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. Step 2: Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 oz sliced cremini, 4 oz sliced shiitake, and 4 oz sliced oyster mushrooms and sauté for 5-6 minutes until mushrooms release moisture and become tender.
  3. Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then stir in 5 cups fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1 cup heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  5. Step 5: Add the drained pasta to the skillet along with 1/2 cup reserved pasta water and toss well to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce coats the pasta evenly.
  6. Step 6: Serve garnished with 2 tbsp chopped parsley.

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