Spicy Spaghetti with Mushrooms and Black Olives

With pleasure! The spicy spaghetti with mushrooms and black olives is a flavorful dish that combines the earthy taste of mushrooms with the saltiness of the olives, with a touch of spice to highlight everything. Here’s the recipe:

Ingredients

• 320 g of spaghetti
• 300 g of mushrooms (champignons, porcini, or a mix)
• 100 g of pitted black olives
• 2 cloves of garlic
• Fresh or dry red chili pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Clean the mushrooms by removing any dirt. Slice them if they are too large.
2. Cook the spaghetti in plenty of salted water according to the package instructions to achieve an al dente texture.
3. Meanwhile, in a large pan, sauté the garlic cloves in extra virgin olive oil. Once the garlic is golden brown, remove it and add the mushrooms.
4. Let the mushrooms cook for a few minutes, then add the sliced black olives and chili pepper to taste (you can adjust the amount according to the level of spiciness you prefer).
5. Drain the al dente spaghetti and pour them into the pan with the mushrooms and olives. If necessary, add a little cooking water to emulsify.
6. Stir everything together over medium heat and adjust with salt and pepper.
7. Before serving, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley to add freshness to the dish.

Did you know?

The combination of mushrooms and olives is a classic of Mediterranean cuisine. Adding chili pepper helps to balance the flavors and add zest to the dish. Additionally, chili pepper is known for its beneficial properties, including stimulating metabolism.

Enjoy your meal! If you need advice on wines to pair or variations to the dish, do not hesitate to ask me.