Description
A flavorful and comforting Mushroom and Garlic Spaghetti Dinner recipe that is quick and easy to make, perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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For the spaghetti:
- 1 pound dried spaghetti
For the mushroom sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese, plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh parsley leaves
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente, about 7 to 9 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the mushroom sauce: In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of butter and olive oil. Add mushrooms, salt, and pepper. Sauté until browned. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, and remaining butter. Cook for another minute.
- Combine the pasta and sauce: Reserve 3/4 cup of pasta water. Add drained pasta, reserved water, cheese to the skillet. Toss until cheese melts and sauce coats the pasta, about 2 minutes. Add parsley and toss to combine.
- Serve: Dish out the spaghetti into bowls. Serve with extra cheese on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
