Easy Mushroom Garlic Spaghetti Recipe
A quick and flavorful Easy Mushroom Garlic Spaghetti Recipe made with fresh ingredients and starchy pasta water for a creamy texture.
Equipment
- large pot
- large skillet
Ingredients
Pasta and Sauce
- 12 ounces spaghetti whole wheat or your favorite brand
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms sliced
- 4-6 cloves garlic chopped
- Kosher salt to taste
- ground pepper to taste
- ½ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese plus more for serving
- 2-3 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves coarsely chopped
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in salted water according to package directions. Once done, reserve ⅔ cup of the pasta water, then drain.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until tender and browned, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the garlic and season with salt and pepper; cook for 1 minute more.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet along with the Pecorino Romano cheese and reserved pasta water.
- Use tongs to toss well until the sauce forms and coats the pasta.
- Stir in the fresh parsley leaves. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Don't forget to reserve the pasta water for a creamy texture. Use fresh mushrooms instead of canned for better flavor. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 456kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 18gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 236mgPotassium: 732mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 221IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 2mg
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