Fusilli with Roasted Portobellos, Garlic, and Pine Nuts
Italian-style Easy

Fusilli with Roasted Portobellos, Garlic, and Pine Nuts

Meaty roasted mushrooms and sweet caramelized garlic create a sophisticated, savory sauce.

vegetarianpastadinnerroastedweeknight
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⏱️ 45 minutes 15 minutes prep · 30 minutes cook
🍽️ 5 Serves
560 Calories
13g Protein
68g Carbs
21g Fat

Why This Recipe Works

High-heat roasting transforms portobellos into meaty, savory bites while mellowing raw garlic into a sweet, spreadable paste. It is an efficient way to build a deeply aromatic sauce that coats the pasta without a long simmer.


Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 450Β°F. Place the garlic heads on a square of aluminum foil, drizzle with a bit of the oil, and wrap the foil tightly to create a packet.

2

Toss the sliced mushrooms with a portion of the olive oil, the sugar, salt, and pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Arrange the mushrooms in a single layer and place the garlic packet on the corner of the sheet.

πŸ’‘ Roasting at high heat ensures the mushrooms brown and develop flavor rather than just steaming.

3

Roast until the mushrooms are browned and tender and the garlic cloves are completely soft and spreadable, about 25 to 30 minutes.

4

Boil the fusilli in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Reserve about a cup of the cooking water before draining the pasta.

πŸ’‘ The starchy pasta water is the secret to a cohesive sauce that sticks to the noodles.

5

Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves from their skins into a large bowl and mash them into a smooth paste. Whisk in the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and rosemary until the mixture is emulsified.

6

Add the pasta, mushrooms, pine nuts, and Pecorino to the bowl with the garlic mixture. Toss thoroughly, adding the reserved pasta water a splash at a time until the sauce glides over the noodles and the cheese creates a light, creamy coating. Serve immediately while still hot.


🍽️ Complete the Meal

A simple arugula salad with a light vinaigrette
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Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat with a splash of water to loosen the sauce.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I freeze this recipe?

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat with a splash of water to loosen the sauce.

What substitutions can I make?
  • fusilli: gluten-free fusilli
Rohit Bothra
Recipe by

Rohit Bothra

Self-taught cook exploring global vegetarian cuisine from my Atlanta kitchen.

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