Savory Mushroom And Garlic Spaghetti
Mushroom and Garlic Spaghetti is a rustic, flavor-packed main course featuring sautéed cremini mushrooms, golden garlic, and Pecorino Romano in a light, buttery sauce that clings to every strand of pasta.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound dried spaghetti
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms sliced
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- ½ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh parsley leaves
Instructions
- Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente, 7–9 minutes. Reserve ¾ cup pasta water, then drain.
- Sauté mushrooms in 1 tbsp butter and olive oil over medium heat for 5 minutes with salt and pepper.
- Add garlic, red pepper flakes, and 2 tbsp butter. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add pasta, reserved water, and cheese. Toss over medium heat for 2 minutes until sauce coats pasta.
- Stir in parsley, serve in bowls, and top with more Pecorino Romano.