Description
A quick and sophisticated spaghetti dish featuring sautéed mushrooms and garlic, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces dried spaghetti
- 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked pepper, to taste
- Parmesan cheese (optional), for serving
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat—keep an eye on it, so it doesn’t burn.
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes, avoiding overcrowding the pan.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Toss cooked spaghetti into the skillet with the mushroom and garlic mixture, coating every strand.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For a deeper flavor, consider using a mix of mushrooms and finishing the dish with a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg