This is absolutely one of my favourite pasta dishes. It is full of flavour, vegetarian and easy to throw together. It is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner or to impress your guests.

Serving:

Serves 2-4 people.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb of mixed mushrooms (porcini, oyster, white, or anything readily available), chopped finely
  • 3-4 cloves of garlic, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • Tablespoon of butter
  • Olive oil
  • Spaghetti 100g per person
  • Parmesan cheese, grated
  • White wine
  • Salt 
  • Pepper
  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Chilli flakes (optional)

Steps

  1. Boil a pot of salted water and add in your spaghetti. 
  2. In a separate pan, sauté the onions in butter or oil.
  3. When the onions become translucent, add in the chopped garlic.
  4. Sauté for another 30 seconds to a minute, then add the mushrooms.
  5. Lightly salt and pepper the ingredients.
  6. Add a splash of white wine and let the mushrooms simmer on medium heat until the wine has mostly evaporated.
  7. If you notice the mushroom and onion sauce getting too dry, add in some of the starchy pasta water. You’ll want to ensure the sauce remains moist as you cook the mushrooms. 
  8. When the pasta is about a minute away from being fully cooked, use tongs and add the spaghetti to the mushroom sauce. Don’t throw away the pasta water!
  9. Toss the spaghetti to ensure it gets fully coated with the sauce. You may add more butter or oil at this stage to make the sauce a little creamier. 
  10. Add some grated cheese and stir the pasta. Again, if you notice the sauce getting too dry, add in a ladle of pasta water.
  11. When the sauce is the right consistency, toss in the fresh parsley and serve.
  12. Top with chilli flakes and a little more grated cheese and enjoy!
Spaghetti with Mushroom Sauce Recipe