Sautéed Mushroom and Spinach Pasta with Garlic Butter

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Tender pasta tossed with sautéed mushrooms and spinach in a rich garlic butter sauce finished with Parmesan cheese. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs spaghetti, button mushrooms, fresh spinach for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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: 20 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 12 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil and 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 8 oz sliced button mushrooms and cook for 6-7 minutes until golden and tender.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 3 cups fresh spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted.
  5. Step 5: Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet along with reserved 1/2 cup pasta water, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if using. Toss to combine.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy, coating the pasta evenly.

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