on Aug 04, 2021 This mushroom spaghetti aglio olio is my favorite lazy day dinner. It’s ideal for the evenings when I don’t want to do do too much chopping or cooking. We always have spaghetti in the kitchen cupboard, apart from which you need just a few other ingredients like mushrooms, good quality extra virgin olive oil, some parsley (dried or fresh), chilli flakes – and 15 minutes to make a delicious meal.
Ingredients for Mushroom Pasta
Mushrooms: I’m using two varieties – button mushrooms and oyster mushrooms. Take off the hardy stem before you use them. You can also use other varieties such as cremini, porcini etc.Olive Oil: This is the most important ingredient in this recipe as it has no sauce. I would recommend using really good quality extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor and texture. Garlic: Chopped garlic that’s simmered slowly in olive oil to impart all of that flavourChilli Flakes: A must have for extra flavour and a hit of heat Parmesan: Only the best kind you can findSalt: Salt for cooking the pasta and a little for the sauceParsley: For freshness and flavour right at the end
Top Tips To Make The Best Mushroom Aglio Olio
When you first add garlic to the oil, be careful to not overcook it as it will make the whole dish acrid instead of beautifully fragrant like it should be. Do not skimp on the amount of olive you use as that is what will help emulsify the pasta with water and create that perfect slippery pasta texture of aglio olio. Make sure to add a generous amount of salt when cooking the pasta. According to experts, pasta water should taste like sea water.
Once you realise just how simple yet delicious and filling it is to make this pasta, it will surely make a regular appearance on your dinner menu. We usually just eat this with a slice of toasted bread for a quick and simple meal.
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This post was first published on September 13, 2016 and updated on August 4, 2021 with a new recipe video and some changes to the recipe to improve it
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