Pasta with Sautéed Mushrooms and Fresh Thyme

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A simple, earthy pasta dish featuring tender mushrooms and bright thyme in a garlicky sauce that clings perfectly to the noodles. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 35 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 580 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: 20 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 580 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 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms and cook for 6 minutes until golden brown and tender, stirring occasionally.
  3. Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then pour in 1/4 cup dry white wine to deglaze the pan, simmering until reduced by half.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves and 1/2 cup heavy cream, then add the drained spaghetti and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water. Toss vigorously for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the pasta.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat, stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper, then serve immediately.

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