Mushroom and Thyme Butter Spelt Spaghetti

Mushroom and Thyme Butter Spelt Spaghetti

delicious pasta for Meat-Free Monday

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 10m
Total Time: 15m
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (16 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

726
calories
55,7g
fat
45,9g
carbohydrates
17,3g
protein
110mg
cholesterol
633mg
sodium
Mushroom and Thyme Butter Spelt Spaghetti

Recipe Description

Sometimes, I get tired of making the same pasta recipes I’ve been cooking for years so this Mushroom and Thyme Butter Spelt Spaghetti has made an exciting change to my usual pasta nights. Herby, garlicky mushrooms combine with spelt spaghetti to make a delicious midweek meal. 

To make this dish start by cooking the spaghetti in a large pan of boiling water. As the pasta cooks, cook thyme, garlic and bread crumbs in a pan with some olive oil. Remove from the pan and set aside. In the same pan, sauté mushrooms and thyme. Drain the pasta and mix with the mushrooms in the pan. Serve garnished with the fried bread crumbs.

To make Mushroom and Thyme Butter Spelt Spaghetti, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Mushroom and Thyme Butter Spelt Spaghetti

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook spaghetti

    10 min
    Step 1 - Mushroom and Thyme Butter Spelt Spaghetti

    Bring salted water to a boil in a large saucepan. Cook 250 grams of spelt spaghetti according to the package instructions.

  2. 2

    Heat oil

    2 min
    Step 2 - Mushroom and Thyme Butter Spelt Spaghetti

    Place 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Cook bread crumbs

    3 min
    Step 3 - Mushroom and Thyme Butter Spelt Spaghetti

    Add 2 sprigs of thyme, 3 minced cloves of garlic and ½ a cup of bread crumbs. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the crumbs are browned and toasted. Season with salt & pepper to taste. Remove from the pan and set aside.

  4. 4

    Melt butter

    2 min
    Step 4 - Mushroom and Thyme Butter Spelt Spaghetti

    Place 5 tablespoons of butter in the same pan. Once the butter has melted, turn the heat down to medium until it starts to foam.

  5. 5

    Cook mushrooms

    3 min
    Step 5 - Mushroom and Thyme Butter Spelt Spaghetti

    Add the remaining thyme and 250 grams of mushrooms to the pan. Stir occasionally while cooking for around 3 to 5 minutes until the mushrooms are tender and browned. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

  6. 6

    Add pasta to the mushrooms

    2 min
    Step 6 - Mushroom and Thyme Butter Spelt SpaghettiStep 6 - Mushroom and Thyme Butter Spelt Spaghetti

    Strain the spaghetti and add it to the pan along with the parsley and stir everything together.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Mushroom and Thyme Butter Spelt Spaghetti

    Serve the spaghetti in pasta bowls, garnished with the crispy bread crumbs and Parmesan.

This Mushroom and Thyme Butter Spelt Spaghetti will make an exciting change to your typical pasta nights. If you try this meat free spaghetti recipe, please come back to leave a review to let me know what you think.

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Ruth Anderson
February 9, 2025
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I was tired of the same old pasta. This Mushroom and Thyme Butter Spelt Spaghetti was a lovely change. My husband loved the herby flavors, and it was so easy to make during a busy week.

Victor Smith
August 23, 2024
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Absolutely chuffed with this recipe! It’s a brilliant twist to our usual pasta nights. The kids loved the mushroomy flavours, and I felt proper proud serving it up. Well done!

Daphne
August 1, 2024
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J'ai essayé la recette de spaghetti spelt avec des champignons et du thym, et c'était magnifique. J'ai surpris ma colocataire en le faisant un soir, et elle l'a adoré. Cette recette va devenir un classique chez nous.

Charlie
October 30, 2023
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Superb!

Gloria Martín
August 9, 2023
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Deliciosa comida fácil.

Mike
July 4, 2023
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This dish is awesome! It made our family pasta night super fun and tasty.

Nicolas Lefevre
May 4, 2023
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Superb recipe! I enjoyed the flavors and made it for my friends. They loved it too.

Yvonne
April 19, 2023
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OMG, this Mushroom and Thyme Butter Spelt Spaghetti is a game changer! 😍 I was in a total pasta rut, but now it's my go-to. Cooked it for the fam, and they devoured it. The flavors are so fresh. Who knew spelt could be this good? Definitely making it again.

Xena Brown
February 16, 2023
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Pasta night transformed!

Ty
November 4, 2022
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Man, this Mushroom and Thyme Butter Spelt Spaghetti is like a game changer! I whipped it up for a buddy night and it was a hit. The herbs hit just right and the spelt gives a nice twist. Will def be makin' this again for sure!

Alice
October 9, 2022
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Superb weeknight meal!

Alice
March 18, 2022
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I was so excited to try this Mushroom and Thyme Butter Spelt Spaghetti for a family dinner. It was simple to make and everyone loved it! A new favorite recipe.

Quinn
September 3, 2021
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Delicious

Yasmin Clarke
May 8, 2021
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I recently tried this Mushroom and Thyme Butter Spelt Spaghetti, and it was simply great. Cooking something new brought a lovely change to my weeknight meals. The flavours were lovely and the recipe easy to follow.

Xavier Dubois
March 16, 2021
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Fantastic pasta dish. I love mushrooms, so this recipe was a nice twist. It reminds me of my childhood when my mom made spaghetti every Sunday. Simple yet delicious.

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