Sautéed Mushroom and Herb Pasta

Name: Sautéed Mushroom and Herb Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 oz spaghetti; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 small, finely chopped onion; 8 oz, sliced cremini mushrooms; 2 cloves, minced garlic; 1/4 cup white wine; 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley; 1 tbsp, leaves fresh thyme; to taste salt; to taste pepper; 1/4 cup, grated Parmesan cheese

A quick, elegant pasta dish with earthy mushrooms and fresh herbs in a light, herb-infused sauce.

Cuisine: Italian

Category: Pasta

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

12 oz spaghetti
2 tbsp olive oil
1 small, finely chopped onion
8 oz, sliced cremini mushrooms
2 cloves, minced garlic
1/4 cup white wine
2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp, leaves fresh thyme
to taste salt
to taste pepper
1/4 cup, grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 12 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 small finely chopped onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Add 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes until golden and tender.
Step 3: Add 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, and 1/4 cup white wine to the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes until wine has reduced by half and mixture is fragrant.
Step 4: Add drained spaghetti to the skillet along with 2 tbsp reserved pasta water. Toss to coat and cook for 1 minute until sauce has thickened and coats the strands.
Step 5: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in 2 tbsp fresh parsley and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.