Herbed Pasta with Shiitake Mushrooms
Elevate your dinner table with this delightful Herbed Pasta with Shiitake Mushrooms, a dish that combines earthy flavors, fresh herbs, and bright citrus notes into one irresistible bowl. Perfectly al dente spaghetti is tossed with golden, sautéed shiitake mushrooms, fragrant garlic, and a hint of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. Fresh parsley and basil add a burst of garden-fresh flavor, while a touch of lemon zest brightens the dish. Tossed in a buttery olive oil sauce and optionally topped with nutty Parmesan cheese, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or elegant entertaining. Try this simple yet flavorful pasta for a restaurant-quality meal at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti or pasta of choice
- 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining and set the pasta aside.
While the pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms and a pinch of salt. Sauté for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are golden and tender.
Push the mushrooms to one side of the skillet and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the butter. Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Reduce the heat to low and add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together, ensuring the pasta is evenly coated with the mushroom-garlic mixture. If the pasta seems dry, stir in a few tablespoons of the reserved pasta water at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Add the fresh parsley, basil, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Toss again to combine.
If using Parmesan cheese, sprinkle it over the pasta and stir until evenly distributed.
Divide the herbed pasta with shiitake mushrooms among serving plates. Garnish with extra herbs and Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2226 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 137.9 g | 177% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.4 g | 322% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 252 mg | 84% | |
| Sodium | 6015 mg | 262% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 136.8 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.8 g | ||
| Protein | 116.8 g | 234% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.7 mcg | 44% | |
| Calcium | 2719 mg | 209% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1258 mg | 27% | |
*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.
