Sautéed Garlic Mushroom and Spinach Pasta

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Tender mushrooms and fresh spinach sautéed with garlic, tossed with al dente spaghetti and finished with Parmesan cheese. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs spaghetti, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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 400 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. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain the pasta.
  2. Step 2: While pasta cooks, heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Add 10 oz sliced cremini mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes until they release their moisture and become golden.
  4. Step 4: Add 4 cups packed fresh spinach to the skillet and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  5. Step 5: Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet along with 1/2 cup reserved pasta water. Toss vigorously for 1-2 minutes to combine and allow the sauce to coat the pasta.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Serve immediately.

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