Roasted Mushroom and Garlic Pasta
Italian Medium

Roasted Mushroom and Garlic Pasta

Deeply browned portobellos and sweet roasted garlic make a rich, earthy sauce

italianvegetariandinnerroastedpasta
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⏱️ 1 hour 15 minutes prep · 45 minutes cook
🍽️ 4 Serves
680 Calories
22g Protein
95g Carbs
24g Fat

Why This Recipe Works

Roasting mushrooms at a high temperature concentrates their flavor and creates a meaty texture. Combined with the mellow sweetness of roasted garlic, this pasta is deeply satisfying without being heavy.


Instructions

1

Position an oven rack in the middle, place a rimmed baking sheet on it, and heat the oven to 500Β°F. Drizzle the halved garlic heads with oil and wrap them tightly in aluminum foil, then roast on the oven rack until the cloves are soft and golden, about 40 minutes.

2

Toss the mushrooms with oil, salt, pepper, and sugar in a large bowl. Carefully lay the mushrooms gill-side down onto the preheated baking sheet and roast until they are well-browned and tender, 20 to 25 minutes, flipping them halfway through to ensure even coloring.

3

Transfer the mushrooms to a cutting board and cut into half-inch pieces once cooled. Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves from their skins into a bowl and mash into a smooth paste with a fork, then whisk in the lemon juice and red pepper flakes before slowly adding the remaining oil until emulsified.

4

Boil the pasta in a large pot of water with the salt until al dente. Reserve a cup of the starchy cooking water before draining the pasta and returning it to the pot.

5

Combine the pasta with the chopped mushrooms, garlic sauce, cheese, and rosemary. Toss everything together, adding the reserved water a little at a time until the sauce is glossy and coats the pasta evenly. Serve immediately, topped with pine nuts and extra cheese.


🍽️ Complete the Meal

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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?
  • Pecorino Romano: Parmesan
Rohit Bothra
Recipe by

Rohit Bothra

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

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