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-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs spaghetti, olive oil, cremini mushrooms for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. 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 "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.

Ingredients

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

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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.