Mushroom and Chilli Pasta
Get ready to spice up your weeknight dinners with this vibrant Mushroom and Chilli Pasta recipe! Bursting with earthy flavors from golden sautéed button mushrooms and the fiery kick of fresh red chili, this dish achieves the perfect balance of heat and savory richness. Garlic and a touch of vegetable stock bring depth to the sauce, while a sprinkle of dried chili flakes adds optional extra spice for heat lovers. Tossed with al dente pasta and finished with fresh parsley and a dusting of parmesan cheese, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal option for busy weeknights. Whether you’re looking for a vegetarian comfort meal or a simple way to elevate your pasta game, this spicy mushroom pasta is sure to delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 g spaghetti or pasta of choice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 250 g button mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1 medium fresh red chili, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 tsp dried chili flakes (optional)
- 100 ml vegetable stock
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 40 g parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
- 2 tbsp parsley, freshly chopped
Instructions
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water before draining.
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and fresh chili to the skillet, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they release their moisture and start to brown.
If desired, sprinkle in the dried chili flakes for extra heat and stir to combine.
Pour in the vegetable stock and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes, allowing the mushrooms to absorb the flavors.
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste.
Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat it with the mushroom-chili mixture. If the pasta looks dry, add a splash of the reserved pasta cooking water to loosen it.
Transfer the pasta to serving bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley and grated parmesan cheese, if using.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
854 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.2 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.1 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 32 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 3234 mg | 141% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.8 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.6 g | ||
| Protein | 37.7 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 518 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1333 mg | 28% | |
*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.
