Three-Ingredient Mushroom Pasta
Elegant pasta with garlic-sautéed mushrooms and olive oil, featuring only three essential components for effortless weeknight dining. This Italian-inspired summer cookout recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs spaghetti, mushrooms, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, 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
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 8 oz mushrooms
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and add 8 oz spaghetti; cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 8 oz sliced mushrooms and 3 minced garlic cloves, and cook for 6-7 minutes until mushrooms are golden and tender, stirring occasionally.
- Step 3: Add drained spaghetti to skillet with mushrooms, along with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water; toss vigorously for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats pasta.
