Pasta con Porcini e Aglio

Pasta con Porcini e Aglio is a delightful dairy-free Italian dish that highlights the earthy flavors of porcini mushrooms combined with aromatic garlic. This easy-to-make recipe offers a comforting and satisfying supper experience perfect for any pasta lover.

Pasta con Porcini e Aglio
30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Italian
450 kcal

Ingredients

  • Pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine) - 160 grams
  • Dried porcini mushrooms - 30 grams
  • Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
  • Extra virgin olive oil - 4 tablespoons
  • Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
  • Red pepper flakes - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste
  • Water - 1 liter

Steps

  1. Soak the dried porcini mushrooms in warm water for about 15 minutes until rehydrated. Drain and chop them roughly, reserving the soaking liquid.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  3. While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing until the garlic is fragrant but not browned, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add the chopped porcini mushrooms to the skillet and sauté for another 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  5. Carefully pour in about 100 ml of the reserved mushroom soaking liquid to the skillet, stirring to combine. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Once the pasta is done, reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and add it directly to the skillet with the mushroom mixture.
  7. Toss the pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  8. Remove from heat, stir in the chopped parsley, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Carbs: 70 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Total Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in antioxidants from garlic and mushrooms which can support immune health.
  • High in fiber from pasta and mushrooms, promoting digestive health.

Tags

ItalianDairy-FreeSupper