This quick and flavorful Mushroom Spaghetti Aglio Olio recipe combines perfectly cooked al dente spaghetti with sautéed button and oyster mushrooms, fragrant garlic, chili flakes, and fresh parsley, all tossed in olive oil and finished with grated Parmesan cheese. Ready in just 15 minutes, it makes a delightful, savory pasta dish perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Total Time:20 minutes
Yield:2 servings
Ingredients
Pasta
250 grams Spaghetti
Vegetables and Herbs
200 grams Button Mushrooms, cleaned and cut in half
100 grams Oyster Mushrooms
7-8 cloves Garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped Parsley
Other Ingredients
1/3 cup Olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon Chilli Flakes
2 – 3 tablespoons Parmesan, grated
Salt, to taste
Instructions
Cook the Spaghetti. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve one cup of the pasta water and then drain the spaghetti.
Sauté the Mushrooms. While the pasta cooks, heat two-thirds of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the button and oyster mushrooms and sauté until tender and lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Add Garlic and Chili Flakes. Add the chopped garlic and chili flakes to the skillet with the mushrooms and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Toss Pasta with Sauce. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet along with the remaining olive oil. Toss well to combine, adding reserved pasta water spoonful by spoonful as needed to loosen the sauce and help it coat the pasta evenly.
Finish with Parsley and Parmesan. Stir in the chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, adjusting salt to taste. Give everything one last toss to combine all flavors.
Serve. Serve the pasta immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan or parsley if desired.
Notes
Use fresh garlic for the best flavor and avoid burning it to keep the sauce aromatic and pleasant.
Reserve pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency and help it cling to the spaghetti.
For a vegan version, omit Parmesan or substitute with a vegan cheese alternative.
Oyster mushrooms add a nice texture and flavor, but button mushrooms alone also work well.
Adjust chili flakes to your preferred spice level.
