Easy Olive and Mushroom Pasta Saute
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Easy Olive and Mushroom Pasta Sauté, a simple yet flavor-packed dish that's ready in just 30 minutes! Featuring tender spaghetti tossed in a fragrant blend of sautéed garlic, earthy button mushrooms, and briny black olives, this recipe achieves the perfect balance of savory and spiced thanks to a sprinkle of red chili flakes and dried oregano. A hint of Parmesan and a garnish of fresh parsley take it to the next level, making it a restaurant-worthy meal in the comfort of your own kitchen. Ideal for pasta lovers seeking a quick, vegetarian-friendly dish, this one-pan wonder pairs beautifully with crusty bread and a crisp side salad. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s a delightful way to turn pantry staples into a gourmet experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams spaghetti or preferred pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 200 grams button mushrooms, sliced
- 100 grams black olives, pitted and sliced
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 50 grams grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they release their moisture and start to brown.
Stir in the sliced black olives, red chili flakes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to combine the flavors.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together. If the mixture seems dry, add a splash of the reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1088 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.8 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.0 g | 85% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 2723 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 97.0 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.9 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.5 g | ||
| Protein | 42.0 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 675 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 920 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
