How to Make Garlic Butter Mushroom Spaghetti at Home #EasyRecipes #GarlicButter #MushroomPasta, by Delicious Recipe on YouTube. 1 min 11 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 11 s
- Time to do it
- 25 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a rolling boil. Add 200 g of spaghetti and cook until just shy of al dente, following the time on the packet.
While the water heats, wipe 250 g of mushrooms with a damp paper towel and slice them about 5 mm thick. Do not soak them in water.
Melt 3 tablespoons of butter with 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a wide frying pan over medium-high heat.
Add the mushrooms in a single layer and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, turning only occasionally, until they are golden and browned at the edges.
Turn the heat down to medium and add 4 minced garlic cloves. Stir for 30 to 60 seconds, just until fragrant, without letting the garlic brown.
Scoop out a cup of the starchy pasta water, then drain the spaghetti in a colander.
Tip the spaghetti into the pan with a splash of the reserved pasta water. Toss over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce turns glossy and coats the strands.
Season with salt and black pepper, stir through chopped parsley and serve straight away with grated parmesan if you like.
Tips and common mistakes
Salt the pasta water properly, because it is your only chance to season the pasta itself.
Do not crowd the pan, or the mushrooms will steam instead of browning. Cook them in two batches if needed.
Add the garlic after the mushrooms and keep the heat moderate so it does not burn and turn bitter.
The starchy pasta water helps the butter cling to the spaghetti, so save a cup before you drain.
Questions
Can I use a different pasta shape?
Yes. Linguine, fettuccine or any long pasta works well. Adjust the cooking time to what the packet says.
Which mushrooms are best for this?
Cremini and button mushrooms brown nicely and hold their shape. Oyster mushrooms also work but cook faster.
Can I make it without butter?
You can use all olive oil instead, but the sauce will be less rich. Add a little extra pasta water to keep it glossy.
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