Black Garlic Mushroom Pasta Recipe

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is a cost-effective alternative.

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add sliced mushrooms and cook until browned and tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Incorporate black garlic, mashing it into the mixture.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer, allowing flavors to meld for 3-5 minutes.

Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to combine with the sauce.

If needed, add reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency.

Stir in butter and lemon juice for richness and brightness.

Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.

Finish with freshly chopped parsley and grated parmesan cheese before serving.

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