Spaghetti with Cherry Tomatoes and Mushrooms

Spaghetti with cherry tomatoes and mushrooms is a simple and tasty dish, here’s how to prepare it:

Ingredients

• 320 g of spaghetti
• 500 g of cherry tomatoes
• 300 g of mushrooms
• 2 cloves of garlic
• Extra-virgin olive oil to taste
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• A bunch of basil
• Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation

1. Begin by cleaning the mushrooms with a damp cloth or a brush to remove any dirt, then slice them thinly.
2. Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half or into four if they are larger.
3. In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of oil and add the garlic cloves to flavor the oil. Once the garlic is golden, remove it from the pan.
4. In the same pan, add the mushrooms and cook over medium-high heat for about 5-7 minutes, or until they are golden. Add the cherry tomatoes, salt, and pepper to taste.
5. Lower the flame and continue cooking for another 5-10 minutes, until the cherry tomatoes begin to split, forming a light sauce.
6. In the meantime, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti al dente following the cooking instructions on the package.
7. Drain the spaghetti and add them to the pan with the cherry tomatoes and mushrooms. Toss them together to blend the flavors.
8. Serve immediately, garnishing with fresh basil leaves and, if desired, a sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese.

Curiosity

This dish is an example of how Italian cooking can enhance the flavors of simple yet fresh ingredients, combining the sweetness of cherry tomatoes with the earthy taste of mushrooms for a surprisingly rich and satisfying result. Additionally, it’s easy to adapt for different seasons by changing the type of mushrooms or adding different aromatic herbs such as thyme or rosemary.