One-Pan Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Pasta

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-21 · Updated 2026-04-21

A simple, comforting pasta dish with earthy mushrooms, fresh spinach, and a velvety sauce that comes together in one skillet. This Italian one-pot recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs spaghetti, olive oil, and cremini mushrooms for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 550 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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.

Ingredients

• 12 oz spaghetti
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 8 oz cremini mushrooms
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 4 oz fresh spinach
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup pasta water, reserved

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 12 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden and tender, then add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water, then simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
4. Step 4: Add the drained spaghetti and 4 oz fresh spinach to the skillet, tossing until spinach wilts and pasta is coated, about 1 minute.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese until melted, then season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Toss until sauce coats every strand.