Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Mushroom and Garlic Spaghetti Dinner recipe that is perfect for a cozy night in. This dish combines the earthy flavors of cremini mushrooms with the aromatic essence of garlic, tossed with al dente spaghetti and finished with a sprinkle of Pecorino Romano cheese.
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 spaghetti until al dente, according to package instructions.
- Prepare the mushroom sauce: In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of butter and olive oil. Sauté mushrooms until browned. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, and remaining butter.
- Combine the pasta and sauce: Reserve some pasta water, then drain the spaghetti. Add pasta, reserved water, and cheese to the skillet. Toss until the sauce thickens.
- Finish and serve: Stir in parsley. Serve the spaghetti in bowls, topped with more cheese.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding cooked protein like chicken or shrimp.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes to suit your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
