Name: Spaghetti with pan-fried mushrooms – a simple recipe for a perfect Italian dish
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 350 g spaghetti (preferably semolina); 300 g fresh mushrooms; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; ½ cup dry white wine (optional); salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; fresh parsley for garnish; grated Parmesan for serving; a few drops of lemon juice; a handful of toasted pine nuts

Preparation procedure

Preparing the spaghetti: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil — it should taste like the sea. Add the spaghetti and cook them according to the package instructions until al dente. After cooking, drain and reserve about one cup of the pasta water.
Sautéing the mushrooms: While the pasta cooks, clean the mushrooms and slice them. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter. Add the onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes, until translucent. Then add the garlic and briefly sauté so it doesn't turn bitter.
Sauce base: Add the mushrooms to the onion and garlic and sauté for 7–10 minutes, until they turn golden and release their juices. If you want a more pronounced flavor, pour in the white wine and let it evaporate. This will give a gentle caramelized flavor with a slight tang.
Combining with the pasta: Add the cooked spaghetti to the pan with the mushroom mixture. Stir and, if necessary, add a little of the reserved pasta water so the sauce coats the pasta and isn't dry. Season with salt, pepper and chopped parsley.
Serving: Serve immediately, sprinkled with freshly grated Parmesan. For extra flavor you can add a few drops of lemon juice or toasted pine nuts.

Total preparation time

35 minutes

Servings

4 servings

Conclusion

Spaghetti with pan-fried mushrooms is proof that with just a few basic ingredients you can create a dish that tastes like it’s from an Italian trattoria. The combination of butter, garlic, olive oil and mushrooms creates a rich yet light sauce that beautifully coats the pasta. It pairs wonderfully with a fresh salad, a glass of white wine or crusty bread. A simple recipe that never fails and conjures the perfect atmosphere of Italy right in your home.