One-Pan Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta

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A rich, savory pasta dish with earthy mushrooms and garlic, finished with a velvety cream sauce that coats every strand. This Italian-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs spaghetti, butter, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 2, 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: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 2 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 8 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. Step 2: Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 finely chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  3. Step 3: Add 8 oz sliced mushrooms and cook for 5-6 minutes until they release liquid and brown slightly.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Pour in 1/2 cup heavy cream and simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Add 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp dried basil.
  6. Step 6: Add drained spaghetti and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water to skillet. Toss vigorously for 1 minute until cheese melts into a creamy sauce.
  7. Step 7: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped parsley and serve immediately.

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