Description
A delightful and spicy twist on classic spaghetti, featuring sautéed mushrooms and a blend of earthy spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 8 oz cremini or shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or basil, chopped
- Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: Lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente, reserving half a cup of pasta cooking water before draining.
- Sauté the mushrooms in olive oil over medium-high heat until golden and caramelized.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to taste.
- Combine the sautéed mushrooms and spices with the cooked spaghetti, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- Stir in fresh herbs and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve with a sprinkle of cheese or a squeeze of lemon juice if desired.
Notes
Adjust the spice level to your preference; kids can enjoy milder bites while adults can add extra heat.
- 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: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: spaghetti, pasta, spicy, vegetarian, family recipe, comfort food, Italian cuisine