One-Pan Mushroom Pasta with Spinach
Creamy pasta with mushrooms, spinach, and garlic cooked in a single skillet. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs spaghetti, olive oil, mushrooms for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup, sliced mushrooms
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 cup, fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup, grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain pasta.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup sliced mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes until golden. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 3: Stir in 1 cup fresh spinach until wilted, then add 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook 2 minutes until sauce thickens. Add drained spaghetti and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water, tossing until pasta is coated and sauce is creamy.
