Spicy Spaghetti With Garlic Mushrooms

Submitted by English_Rose

"A low fat, fail-safe pasta dish that will proves that it's just as easy to whip up a meal as it is to turn on the microwave."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 8 ounces chestnut mushrooms, thickly sliced
• 1 garlic, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons parsley, leaves only
• 1 celery rib, finely chopped
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 14 ounces chopped tomatoes
• 1⁄2 red chili pepper, deseeded and finely chopped (or use dried chili flakes)
• 10 ounces spaghetti

directions

1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan, add the mushrooms, then fry over a high heat for 3 mins until golden and softened.
2. Add the garlic, fry for 1 min more, then tip into a bowl with the parsley. Add the onion and celery to the pan with the rest of the oil, then fry for 5 mins until lightly coloured.
3. Stir in the tomatoes, chili and a little salt, then bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 mins until thickened.
4. Meanwhile, boil the spaghetti, then drain.
5. Toss with the sauce, top with the garlicky mushrooms, then serve.

Reviews

[jade1977]

It was too dry. Interesting, and worth playing around with. I liked the celery, boyfriend did not, but we both loved the garlic mushrooms. If I make again will play with making a little bit more saucy.