Ingredients
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Before we start, let’s gather our ingredients. This Mushroom Spaghetti Aglio Olio recipe calls for:
- 8 ounces of spaghetti
- 2 cups of sliced mushrooms (cremini or button mushrooms work well)
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Boil salted water, cook spaghetti until al dente, and reserve some pasta water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté mushrooms with salt and pepper until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant.
- Toss drained spaghetti with the mushroom mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- Mix in chopped parsley and serve topped with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Adjust red pepper flakes to suit your spice preference.
- Fresh herbs can enhance the flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg