Sautéed Mushroom Pasta with Thyme

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

A quick, aromatic pasta dish with earthy mushrooms and fresh thyme, ideal for busy weeknights. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs spaghetti, cremini mushrooms, shallot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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.

Ingredients

• 12 oz spaghetti
• 8 oz cremini mushrooms
• 1 medium shallot
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

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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 minutes until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
2. Step 2: Thinly slice 1 medium shallot and 8 oz cremini mushrooms. Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Step 3: Add shallot and mushrooms, sautéing for 5 minutes until mushrooms release moisture and brown slightly.
4. Step 4: Pour in 1/2 cup white wine and simmer for 2 minutes until reduced by half.
5. Step 5: Add cooked spaghetti, 1/2 cup reserved pasta water, 1 tbsp fresh thyme, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Toss for 2 minutes until sauce coats strands.
6. Step 6: Stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese until melted, adding more pasta water if needed to achieve a glossy texture.