15-Minute Garlic Mushroom Pasta

Steps to make

1. 1

   Prepare mushrooms, garlic and parsley

   2 min
   

   Slice 1 pound of mushrooms, mince or finely slice 4 cloves of garlic, and chop 3 tablespoons of parsley.

2. 2

   Cook spaghetti

   10 min
   

   Cook 10 ounces of spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente.

4. 3

   Saute garlic and chili

   2 min
   

   Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ¼ teaspoon of chili flakes. Saute gently for about 2 minutes until golden.

5. 4

   Add mushrooms

   7 min
   

   Add the sliced mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 7 minutes while frequently stirring until the mushrooms are sizzling and brown.

6. 5

   Drain pasta

   1 min
   

   Once the pasta is cooked, reserve ½ a cup of the cooking water and drain the pasta.

7. 6

   Add pasta, parsley, and cheese to pan

   1 min
   

   Add the pasta, parsley, grated cheese, and reserved cooking water to the skillet.

8. 7

   Toss well

   2 min
   

   Toss well over medium heat for 2 minutes, until the mushrooms and the sauce coat the pasta. Taste and adjust seasoning by adding salt and pepper if necessary.

9. 8

   Serve

   1 min
   

   Remove the skillet from the heat and serve immediately, garnished with extra grated Parmesan and chili flakes.