Easy Mushroom Garlic Spaghetti Recipe
A quick and flavorful Easy Mushroom Garlic Spaghetti recipe featuring fresh mushrooms and garlic, perfect for a delicious weekday meal.
Equipment
- large pot
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
- 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
- Cook the spaghetti in salted water according to package directions. Once done, reserve ⅔ cup of the pasta water and 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 minced garlic and season with a pinch of Kosher salt and ground pepper; cook for 1 minute more.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the grated Pecorino Romano cheese and reserved pasta water.
- Toss well until the sauce forms and coats the pasta.
- Stir in the chopped parsley leaves. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Reserve the pasta water as it helps in creating a creamy texture for the pasta. Use fresh mushrooms for the best flavor. Store leftovers in a tightly 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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