Mushroom and Garlic Spaghetti | Budget Meal Ideas

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more budget-friendly option for cooking.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, 7 to 9 minutes or according to the package directions.

In a large pan, heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat until the butter is melted.

Add the mushrooms to the pan and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Sauté the mushrooms until they are tender and brown, about 5 minutes.

Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, and the remaining butter to the mushrooms.

When the spaghetti is ready, reserve 3/4 cup of the pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.

Add the drained spaghetti, reserved cooking water, and Romano cheese to the hot pan with the mushrooms.

Toss everything together over medium heat until the cheese melts and the sauce starts to thicken and coat the pasta, about 2 minutes.

Sprinkle on more cheese and red pepper flakes to taste, if desired.

Finally, sprinkle on chopped parsley and toss again to combine everything.

Serve with more cheese and parsley for garnish.

Cooking Techniques

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