One-Pan Sautéed Mushroom and Spinach Pasta

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A simple weeknight dinner featuring tender pasta coated in a garlicky mushroom sauce with fresh spinach, all cooked in one pan for minimal cleanup. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs spaghetti, olive oil, onion 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 450 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 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 1 medium finely chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
  3. 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.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 5 oz fresh spinach and cook for 1 minute until wilted.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.

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