Description
A comforting rotini pasta dish infused with garlic, sautéed mushrooms, and fresh herbs, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rotini pasta
- 3–4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (cremini, button, or shiitake)
- Fresh parsley or basil, chopped
- Red pepper flakes, to taste
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook rotini pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook until golden brown.
- Combine drained pasta with sautéed mushrooms, reserved pasta water, and fresh herbs. Mix well.
- Add red pepper flakes and Parmesan cheese, stirring until the cheese melts.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional herbs and cheese.
Notes
For added nutrition, consider incorporating more vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: rotini, pasta, family recipe, vegetarian, Italian dish