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Quick Mushroom Spinach Spaghetti
This recipe offers a delicious and quick way to prepare a satisfying mushroom and spinach spaghetti dish. Perfect for a weeknight meal, it combines tender spaghetti with a flavorful sauce made from sautéed garlic, onion, mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, and vibrant spinach, seasoned to perfection.
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Recipe Information
10m
Prep Time
25m
Cook Time
35m
Total Time
2
Servings
Easy
Italian
English
Nutrition (per serving)
480
Calories
18g
Protein
65g
Carbs
15g
Fat
Sautéing mushrooms and tomatoes
Ingredients
Servings: 2
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Spinach wilting in the sauce
Instructions
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- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente.9m
Preview9mPreviewBring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. - While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.4m
Preview4mPreviewWhile the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant. - Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and have released their moisture.6m
Preview6mPreviewAdd the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and have released their moisture. - Stir in the chopped tomatoes (or canned chopped tomatoes) and cook for another 3-5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.4m
Preview4mPreviewStir in the chopped tomatoes (or canned chopped tomatoes) and cook for another 3-5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly. - Add the fresh spinach to the pan. Cook, stirring gently, until the spinach wilts, which should take 2-3 minutes.2m
Preview2mPreviewAdd the fresh spinach to the pan. Cook, stirring gently, until the spinach wilts, which should take 2-3 minutes. - Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes (if using) to your taste.1m
Preview1mPreviewSeason the sauce with salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes (if using) to your taste. - Drain the cooked spaghetti, reserving about half a cup of the pasta water. Add the spaghetti directly to the skillet with the sauce.1m
Preview1mPreviewDrain the cooked spaghetti, reserving about half a cup of the pasta water. Add the spaghetti directly to the skillet with the sauce. - Toss the spaghetti with the sauce until well combined. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.1m
Preview1mPreviewToss the spaghetti with the sauce until well combined. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency. - Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs or Parmesan cheese if desired.0m
Preview0mPreviewServe immediately, garnished with fresh herbs or Parmesan cheese if desired.
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