Easy Mushroom Aglio Olio
Mushroom aglio e olio is a simple yet flavorful Italian pasta dish made with sauteed mushrooms, bold flavors from garlic, and mild heat from the chili flakes.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 287kcal
Ingredients
- ½ lb spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon + ⅓ cup olive oil
- 5-6 cloves garlic minced
- 9-10 oz sliced mushrooms baby bella, shiitake, oyster
- salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Garnish
- fresh thyme or parsley
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions and reserve 1 cup of salted pasta water before the pasta is drained.
- In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Once heated, add the garlic and sauté until fragrant. About 1-2 minutes.
- Add the mushrooms and sauté stirring frequently until they are browned and softened. About 3-4 minutes. Season generously with salt to taste.
- Add 1 cup of hot pasta water to the skillet and simmer for about 5-6 minutes over medium to medium high heat until the sauce has reduced by half and has started to thicken.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and add cooked pasta. Stir into the sauce until all the noodles are completely coated.
- Stir in chili flakes, salt to taste, and parmesan cheese.
- Garnish with fresh thyme and serve immediately
Nutrition
Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 116mg | Potassium: 360mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 197IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 1mg