Sautéed Garlic Mushroom and Spinach Linguine

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Tender linguine tossed with sautéed garlic mushrooms and fresh spinach in a light olive oil sauce, perfect for a quick vegetarian meal. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs linguine pasta, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water (1 tsp salt) to a rolling boil. Add 12 oz linguine pasta and cook for 9-11 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain the pasta.
  2. Step 2: While pasta cooks, heat 4 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 5 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Add 10 oz sliced cremini mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes until mushrooms are tender and edges are caramelized.
  4. Step 4: Add 5 oz fresh spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted. Season with 1/2 tsp black pepper and 1/2 tsp salt.
  5. Step 5: Add the drained linguine to the skillet along with 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water. Toss everything together over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the pasta.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and if desired, sprinkle 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese on top before serving.

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