One-Pan Sautéed Mushroom and Spinach Pasta

Name: One-Pan Sautéed Mushroom and Spinach Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 oz spaghetti; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium, finely chopped onion; 3 cloves, minced garlic; 8 oz, sliced cremini mushrooms; 5 oz fresh spinach; 1/4 cup chicken broth; 1/4 cup, grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

A simple weeknight dinner featuring tender pasta coated in a garlicky mushroom sauce with fresh spinach, all cooked in one pan for minimal cleanup.

Cuisine: Italian

Category: Pasta

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

12 oz spaghetti
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium, finely chopped onion
3 cloves, minced garlic
8 oz, sliced cremini mushrooms
5 oz fresh spinach
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup, grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

Instructions

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.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium finely chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms to the skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes until mushrooms are golden and release their liquid, stirring occasionally.
Step 4: Stir in 5 oz fresh spinach and cook for 1 minute until wilted.
Step 5: Add 1/4 cup chicken broth and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water to the skillet, then add the drained spaghetti. Toss to coat and cook for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Step 6: Stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to taste. Cook for 1 more minute until the cheese melts and the sauce coats the pasta.