Sautéed Mushroom and Herb Pasta

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-21 · Updated 2026-04-21

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A quick, elegant pasta dish with earthy mushrooms and fresh herbs in a light, herb-infused sauce. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 25 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 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

12 oz spaghetti
2 tbsp olive oil
1 small, finely chopped onion
8 oz, sliced cremini mushrooms
2 cloves, minced garlic
1/4 cup white wine
2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp, leaves fresh thyme
to taste salt
to taste pepper
1/4 cup, grated Parmesan cheese

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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 small finely chopped onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Add 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes until golden and tender.
Step 3: Add 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, and 1/4 cup white wine to the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes until wine has reduced by half and mixture is fragrant.
Step 4: Add drained spaghetti to the skillet along with 2 tbsp reserved pasta water. Toss to coat and cook for 1 minute until sauce has thickened and coats the strands.
Step 5: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in 2 tbsp fresh parsley and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.