
Mushroom & Garlic Spaghetti is a vegetarian dish made by first sauteing mushroom in butter and later adding spaghetti in mushroom & garlic sauce. This is one of the dishes that are loved by meat lovers too. And the best part is, this dish can be cooked in under 30 minutes in an Instant Pot.
When I first moved to the United States, I used to eat a lot in the mall. And Sbarro was my favorite place to eat and I was crazy about their Chicken Vesuvio. I used to make it a lot after we moved from Michigan. Recently I saw someone posted a dish on Instagram about Spaghetti in Garlic Sauce. And I thought to incorporate that sauce with spaghetti, and it turned out exceptionally good.
This is a simple recipe that you can make on the stove as well as in an Instant Pot. It needs just a few ingredients, and the simplicity of the dish makes it extra special.
INGREDIENTS YOU NEED TO MAKE MUSHROOM & GARLIC SPAGHETTI
OIL & BUTTER: I use the oil and butter mix for sauteing the garlic & mushrooms. Both add a nice flavor when used together.
MUSHROOM: Mushroom is one of the main ingredients needed for this recipe. Mushroom tends to give umami-rich flavor to the dish. Because of mushroom, this dish doesn't lack flavor and is loved by meat-lover too.
GARLIC: Mushroom is definitely one of the main ingredients, but the main flavor comes from Garlic. I have added lots of Galic to make this dish extra special
SPAGHETTI: I have used whole wheat spaghetti, but you can also use linguine or fettuccine for the recipe. Basically, any kind of spaghetti or pasta will work for the dish.
HOW TO MAKE GARLIC SAUCE?
I have Garlic Sauce to go with the spaghetti. You can make it on the stove or in an Instant Pot very easily. I first add Oil & Butter to the pot and saute mushrooms in it. Once they are cooked and turn brown, then I add 6-7 cloves of garlic and fry for 1-2 minutes.
For the sauce, I have added Parmesan Cheese to give nutty and salty flavor. I have also added ยผ cup of Marsala Wine / Cooking White Wine for the sauce. This is optional, you can make the dish without adding the wine too.
VEGAN PARMESAN CHEESE
You can also add Vegan Parmesan Cheese if you don't prefer Parmesan Cheese. You can use this cheese in all savory and salty recipes. It goes great on potatoes, pasta and you won't taste the difference.
- ยพ cup Cashews
- ยฝ cup Hemp Seeds
- ยผ cup Nutritional Yeast
- ยผ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ยผ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ยฝ teaspoon Salt
Add all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until all the ingredients are incorporated. Store in an air-tight container for up to 3-4 weeks.
HOW TO MAKE MUSHROOM & GARLIC SPAGHETTI
STEP 1 - SAUTE: First saute Garlic & Mushroom in oil and butter till they change color. If you want them tender you can take them out and keep it aside and add later when spaghetti is cooked. Or you save you from extra trouble you add everything in one pot.
STEP 2 - PRESSURE COOK: Add spaghetti and water and pressure cook for 5 minutes or as needed (depending on pasta you're using). Once timer beeps then Quick Release by turning vent to the venting position.
STEP - 3: ADD CHEESE: When pressure is released, open the lid. Stir the spaghetti and add parmesan cheese and wine (optional) and cook till combined.
STEP 4 - ADJUST & SERVE: Lastly adjust the seasoning and garnish with some parsley leaves and chili flakes and serve.
Mushroom & Garlic Spaghetti
Equipment
Instructions
- Press Saute and add Oil & Butter to the inner pot of Instant Pot. When butter melts, add Mushroom slices and cook for 2 minutes till they turn brown in color. Then add minced Garlic to the pot and continue to cook for another 1 minute.
- Break spaghetti in half and add in the pot in a single layer. Add water in the pot as needed until the spaghetti gets submerged in it. And add Salt & Pepper and close the lid.
- (Note: Spaghetti should be submerged in water, otherwise it won't cook properly).
- With vent at the sealing position, pressure cook for 5 minutes. When timer beeps, Quick Release. That is, slide vent to the venting position for steam to release.
- (Note: Timer depends on the spaghetti. Check the instruction on the spaghetti bag. Divide the cooking time by half (ยฝ) and -1. Meaning, Cook Time for Spaghetti is 12. Divided by ยฝ= 6. Then -1= 6-1=5)
- When pressure is released, open the lid. Add the rest of the ingredients (Red Chili Flakes, Italian Seasoning, Parmesan Cheese, and Marsala Wine). Press Saute again and cook for 1-2 minutes till everything is cooked well and liquid is absorbed.
- Garnish with Parsley & Lemon Zest and serve immediately!
Notes
- ยพ cup Cashews
- ยฝ cup Hemp Seeds
- ยผ cup Nutritional Yeast
- ยผ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ยผ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ยฝ teaspoon Salt
Mary says
Delicious!! Even though some of the pasta stuck to the bottom. After cooked,I added pre-cooked Chicken chunks to add a little bit of extra protein.