Easy Mushroom Garlic Spaghetti

Easy Mushroom Garlic Spaghetti

20 min

Easy to make spaghetti recipe thats ready in just 20 minutes and made with garlic , mushrooms, cheese and herbs.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz spaghetti (whole wheat or your favorite brand )
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 pound cremini mushrooms (sliced)
  • 4-6 garlic cloves (chopped)
  • Kosher salt and ground pepper (to taste)
  • 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese (plus more for serving)
  • 2-3 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh parsley leaves

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions. Once time is up, reserve 2/3 cup of the pasta water then drain.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until tender and browned 5-7 minutes. Stir in the garlic and season with a pinch of salt and pepper; cook for 1 minute more to allow the garlic to release its fragrance.

  3. 3

    While the pan is still on heat, add the drained pasta to the skillet together with the shredded cheese and reserved pasta water.

  4. 4

    Use a pair of tongs to toss well until the sauce forms and coats the pasta.

  5. 5

    Stir in the chopped parsley. Serve immediately and enjoy!