Mushroom Aglio Olio
Mushroom Aglio Olio is a delicious dinner you can have on the table in just 15 minutes! It's a great meal for those meatless weeknights or just any night you're looking for something light and simple!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 lb dry spaghetti
- 16 oz sliced mushrooms button, shitake, crimini & oyster
- 1/3 cup premium olive oil
- 8 cloves garlic cut into thin slivers
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley minced
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons of salt and the pasta and cook according to the package instructions for al dente.2 tbsp kosher salt, 1 lb dry spaghetti
- Set aside 1 1/2 cups of the pasta water before you drain the pasta.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil over medium heat in a pot large enough to hold the pasta, such as a 12-inch saute pan or a large, shallow pot. Add the mushrooms and sauté for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.1/3 cup premium olive oil, 16 oz sliced mushrooms
- Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until it just begins to turn golden on the edges-don't overcook it!8 cloves garlic
- Add the chilli flakes and cook for 30 seconds more.1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- Carefully add the reserved pasta-cooking water to the garlic and oil and turn up to high heat and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, add 1 teaspoon of salt, and simmer for about 5 minutes, until the liquid is reduced by about a third.
- Add the drained pasta to the garlic mushroom sauce and toss with silicone-coated tongs.
- Off the heat, add the parsley and Parmesan and toss well.1 cup Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- Allow the pasta to rest off the heat for 5 minutes for the sauce to be absorbed. Taste for seasoning and serve warm with extra Parmesan on the side.
Notes
**We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cupsCalories: 519kcalCarbohydrates: 48.9gProtein: 24.2gFat: 26.5gSaturated Fat: 6.7gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 693mgPotassium: 472mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2.8gCalcium: 426mgIron: 5mg
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