Sautéed Mushroom and Spinach Pasta with Parmesan

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Tender pasta tossed with garlic-sautéed mushrooms and spinach, finished with freshly grated Parmesan and a hint of lemon zest for brightness. 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 450 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 450 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 and drain the rest.
  2. Step 2: While pasta cooks, heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 10 oz sliced cremini mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are browned and their moisture evaporates.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 5 cups baby spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted. 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 and 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Toss vigorously for 1 minute until the cheese melts and coats the pasta.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat, sprinkle 1 tsp lemon zest over the pasta, toss once more, and serve immediately.

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