Spicy spaghetti with garlic mushrooms

Spicy spaghetti with garlic mushrooms

A low fat, fail-safe pasta dish that will proves that it's just as easy to whip up a meal as it is to turn on the microwave

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 15 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian, Vegan, Low-fat

Counts as 2 of 5-a-day

Method

  1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan, add the mushrooms, then fry over a high heat for 3 mins until golden and softened. Add the garlic, 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, then fry for 5 mins until lightly coloured.
  2. Stir in the tomatoes, chilli and a little salt, then bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 mins until thickened. Meanwhile, boil the spaghetti, then drain. Toss with the sauce, top with the garlicky mushrooms, then serve.
Try

IF YOU WANT TO USE A SLOW COOKER...

Leave the Italian flavours to infuse for hours by adapting this recipe. Simply place all the ingredients except the parsley and pasta in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low for 6-7 hours. Just before you're ready to eat, cook your spaghetti, drain, mix with the mushroom mix and scatter with parsley to serve.

Per serving

346 kcalories, protein 12g, carbohydrate 62g, fat 7 g, saturated fat 1g, fibre 5g, sugar 7g, salt 0.35 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, March 2008.

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  • 09 October 2008

    claire rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    really really tasty! i used courgettes instead of celery and added some chick peas which worked really well i also used a garlic paste which worked better with the mushrooms. i added a few pinches of dried mixed herbs which was also nice and gave it a good flavour. will make again for sure!

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  • 29 December 2008

    julie rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    A tasty and unusual way to use up the celery in our veg box delivery.

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  • 06 January 2009

    recipes rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Loved this, especially the warmth of the chili coming through. I also added extra garlic, tom puree & some red wine to the sauce. The mushrooms were delicious.

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  • 08 January 2009

    Leamac83 commented on this recipe

    This was nice as a midweek meal but too much pasta. I added courgettes and some roast peppers from a jar along with extra garlic in the sauce and a splash of red wine and Lea & Perrins. Perfect!

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  • 25 January 2009

    food!♥ commented on this recipe

    this looks great! Im might make it with my friend for a charity fundraiser! It looks really simple aswell also i love mushrooms and garlic but im going to take the advice of people here to put more garlic and different flavours

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  • 04 February 2009

    denisebrise rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    After reading the comments that everyone made, I added a teaspoon of brown sugar (to beat the acidity), some tomato concentrate and a bit of stock (veg or meat) to liven up the sauce. Never fails!

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  • 17 February 2009

    SarahC rated and commented on this recipe

    2 stars

    I tried this with extra garlic and worcester sauce but it was still a bit bland and lacking in depth. I probably won't try it again.

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  • 19 March 2009

    Daniel Clegg rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Very nice, very quick, good solid soup will feed the hungry. I added chorizo sausage as I hadn't enough bacon, was delicious.

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  • 29 April 2009

    LaurenA rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    Went down well with the family though I found it a little bland - even though I added extra garlic, tomato puree and some Worcestershire sauce. Could have done with a little something extra. However, good value and possibly a regular dish with a bit of experimentation.

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  • 29 April 2009

    avantgardener rated this recipe

    5 stars

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  • 01 May 2009

    jb5370 rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This is lovely - so quick and easy and very adaptable. I too missed out the celery which my husbnd hates and put in some courgettes instead. I also added a couple of tablespoons of single cream. Fab!

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  • 25 May 2009

    OLIVE OIL commented on this recipe

    After reading other comments prior to making this, I added 3 sliced cloves garlic to the mushrooms. I also added 2 crushed cloves to the tomato sauce along with red wine, spinach, worcester sauce and fresh basil. At the very end I put in some King Prawns. Also added more chili flakes than suggested in recipe. Didn't add the celery but was absolutely delish!! Popeye loved it!

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  • 15 June 2009

    LizzieN rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I really liked it, it was nice and simple to make, perfect for a quick supper, though I added some herbs and black pepper to the sauce

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  • 03 July 2009

    eleenia rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I did this tonight and followed a few people's advice - added tomato ketchup, tomato puree, more garlic to the tomato sauce, Lee & perrins, more chilli and a splash of tabasco and it was delicious.

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  • 28 July 2009

    stellar commented on this recipe

    Having read the other comments I doubled the garlic and used chorizo to add another dimension. A squeeze of lemon juice just before serving finished it off nicely!

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  • 03 August 2009

    tracey rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    made this last night tasty for heathly low fat food would make again

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  • 17 August 2009

    karen711 rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Made this last week, went down well with everyone, added extra garlic, tomato puree and a splash of tabasco and left out the celery. All plates were cleared. Will definately make again, probably with the courgette instead of the celery as previously suggested.

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  • 01 September 2009

    Nimi commented on this recipe

    I'm going to make this tonight and add bacon to it for a meaty flavour. Will give you the verdict afterwards!

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  • 02 September 2009

    Lisa commented on this recipe

    This is great and really easy. I adapted the recipe for 2 but kept the chilli and garlic quantities much the same. This gave it a real kick but still didn't swamp the veg flavours. I also went for courgette rather than celery as it was in the fridge. The sauce cooked more quickly than suggested at the reduced portion size and needed a little thinning to keep it going while the pasta cooked. However, this didn't seem to spoil the flavour. I'm new to cooking veggie but this is certainly one for the binder!

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  • 04 September 2009

    Janie rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I cooked this for my son's vegetarian girlfriend and she went off with the recipe! I added some green, yellow and orange peppers after frying the onions and tomato puree before the tinned tomatoes, I also rinsed the tin with some water for more liquid. It really was delicious, definitely do it again.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 15 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian, Vegan, Low-fat

Counts as 2 of 5-a-day

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 250g pack chestnut mushrooms , thickly sliced
  • 1 garlic , thinly sliced
  • small bunch parsley , leaves only
  • 1 celery stick, finely chopped
  • small bunch parsley , leaves only
  • 1 onion , finely chopped
  • 400g can chopped tomatoes
  • 1⁄2 red chilli , deseeded and finely chopped, (or use drieds chilli flakes)
  • 300g spaghetti
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Per serving

346 kcalories, protein 12g, carbohydrate 62g, fat 7 g, saturated fat 1g, fibre 5g, sugar 7g, salt 0.35 g

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