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Mushroom and Vegetable Spaghetti

A quick and colorful weeknight pasta tossed with sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, and a bright lemon-parsley finish. Simple, satisfying, and ready in about 30 minutes.

Total time
30 min
Servings
4
Calories
380
Protein
11g
Mushroom and Vegetable Spaghetti
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Ingredients

  • 8 oz spaghetti
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 lemon
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the 8 oz spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 9-11 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.

  2. 2

    While the pasta cooks, heat 2 tbsp of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the 8 oz sliced mushrooms and cook until browned and tender, about 6-8 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 sliced green bell pepper, 1 sliced red bell pepper, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Cook until the peppers are softened, about 4-5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet along with 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water. Toss everything together over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, until the sauce coats the pasta.

  5. 5

    Remove from heat. Stir in the juice of 1 lemon and 1/4 cup chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges if desired.

  6. 6

    For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or grated Parmesan cheese before serving, if you have them.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • large skillet
  • colander
  • knife
  • cutting board

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