Mushroom and garlic spaghetti is not too tough to make but looks nice on the plate and tastes even better.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: garlic, mushrooms, pasta, spaghetti
Ingredients
1pounduncooked spaghetti
3tablespoonsbutterdivided
1tablespoonolive oil
1poundfresh mushroomssliced (I used baby bellas, but use what's available)
8clovesminced garlic
1/4teaspoonred pepper flakes
1/2cupgrated parmesan cheeseplus more for serving
1cupfresh spinach leavesloosely packed
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook the pasta to al dente according to the package instructions. When it is done, drain it but reserve about 3/4 cup of the cooking water for later.
While the pasta is cooking, heat one tablespoon of butter and the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the mushrooms and some salt and pepper. Saute, stirring regularly, for about five minutes until the mushrooms are browned to your liking.
Add the remaining butter, garlic and red pepper flakes and saute one more minute.
Add the pasta, cooking water, spinach and parmesan to the skillet and stir for about two minutes or until the cheese is melted and coats the pasta.