Sautéed Mushroom Pasta with Garlic and Thyme

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-22 · Updated 2026-04-22

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Elegant pasta tossed with earthy mushrooms and aromatic garlic, finished with fresh thyme for a restaurant-quality meal. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs spaghetti, butter, mushrooms 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: 20 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz spaghetti
2 tbsp butter
1 cup mushrooms
2 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp reserved pasta water

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, add 8 oz spaghetti, and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain, reserving 2 tbsp pasta water.
Step 2: Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 cup sliced mushrooms, and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden and tender.
Step 3: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp dried thyme to the skillet, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in drained spaghetti, 2 tbsp reserved pasta water, and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Toss vigorously for 1 minute until sauce coats pasta evenly.