Spicy spaghetti with garlic mushrooms
By Gav on 2025-04-11 10:31:30
Type: vegan-low-calorie
Spicy Spaghetti with Garlic Mushrooms
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
A low fat, fail-safe pasta dish that proves it’s just as easy to whip up a meal as it is to turn on the microwave.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Description |
|---|---|
| Olive oil | For frying the vegetables. |
| Chestnut mushrooms | 250g, thickly sliced. |
| Garlic clove | 1, thinly sliced. |
| Parsley | Small bunch, leaves only. |
| Celery | 1 stick, finely chopped. |
| Onion | 1, finely chopped. |
| Chopped tomatoes | 400g can. |
| Red chilli | 1/2, deseeded and finely chopped (or use dried chilli flakes). |
| Spaghetti | 300g. |
Method:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan. Add the mushrooms and fry over high heat for 3 mins until golden and softened. Add the garlic and 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 and fry for 5 mins until lightly coloured. |
| Step 2 | Stir in the tomatoes, chilli, and a little salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 mins until thickened. Meanwhile, boil the spaghetti, then drain. Toss the spaghetti with the sauce, top with the garlicky mushrooms, and serve. |
Nutrition (Per Serving):
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 346 kcal |
| Fat | 7g |
| Saturates | 1g |
| Carbs | 62g |
| Sugars | 7g |
| Fiber | 5g |
| Protein | 12g |
| Salt | 0.35g |
