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Pasta with oyster mushrooms in creamy sauce is a very satisfying and easy-to-prepare dish that belongs to Italian cuisine. It can be done when you want to surprise your guests with something unusual, but without spending a lot of time. Oyster mushrooms can be purchased at the supermarket or collected in the forest.
Secrets of making pasta with oyster mushrooms
The secret to delicious pasta is the proper preparation of the main ingredients. Mushrooms must be thoroughly washed, cleaned of dirt and debris that may be on the surface. Their legs are very tough, so they are not usually used in such dishes, but they are great for soups. The caps are separated from the stems and cut into small pieces.
Due to their toughness, the legs of oyster mushrooms are better suited for soups.
To make the right pasta, for 80 g of pasta you need at least 1 liter of water and 1 tbsp. l. salt. Spaghetti is placed in boiling salted water.
Spaghetti should not be cooked completely. The ideal pasta is considered to be al dente, that is, slightly undercooked.This way it turns out to be as tasty as possible and retains more beneficial properties. Don't worry that the pasta will remain raw - after combining with the hot sauce, it will be “cooked”.
Recipes for oyster mushrooms with pasta
There are a large number of recipes for preparing oyster mushrooms with pasta, both in the traditional form and with the addition of some unusual ingredients. The dish can be prepared very quickly, mushrooms keep well in the refrigerator for up to several days, and do not spoil in their raw form for six months.
Spaghetti with oyster mushrooms in creamy sauce
For the classic version of this dish you will need the following ingredients:
- 1 kg oyster mushrooms;
- 0.5 kg spaghetti;
- 2 onions;
- 200 ml 20% cream;
- 2 cloves of garlic;
- 50 ml vegetable oil;
- salt;
- spices - to taste;
- greenery.
The dish turns out nutritious and very tasty
Cooking method:
- Separate the caps, wash, dry and cut into medium-sized cubes.
- Finely chop the onion and herbs, chop the garlic with a knife or press through a special press.
- Fry the onion and garlic in a high-sided frying pan.
- Place the chopped mushrooms in a frying pan, add salt, add spices and fry over medium heat.
- Add the cream, mix gently and simmer until it becomes thick, sprinkle with herbs.
- While the sauce is simmering, let the spaghetti cook. Do not cook in advance, otherwise the taste may suffer.
- Leave the pasta slightly undercooked, drain the liquid and transfer to the pan with the remaining ingredients.
- Keep on low heat for a couple more minutes.
Place the finished dish on plates and garnish with fresh herbs.
Pasta with oyster mushrooms and chicken
A more satisfying recipe for spaghetti with oyster mushrooms - with the addition of chicken. For it you need to take:
- 200 g mushrooms;
- 400 g chicken fillet;
- 200 g pasta;
- 200 ml dry white wine;
- 2 cloves of garlic;
- 70 ml 20% cream;
- 2 small onions;
- 50 ml olive oil;
- parsley;
- salt, spices - to taste.
Chicken gives the dish flavor, and mushrooms add aroma
Cooking method:
- Finely chop the onion, chop the garlic, place in a frying pan with heated olive oil and fry until the onion becomes transparent.
- Cut the chicken into cubes, place in a frying pan and fry until golden brown.
- Wash the mushrooms, dry them, cut them into small pieces, add them to the rest of the ingredients and keep on medium heat for another 5 minutes.
- Cook the pasta al dente, place in a frying pan, pour in wine and simmer for another 3-5 minutes.
- Add cream, spices, mix thoroughly, cook for another 2-7 minutes.
Divide the pasta into bowls and, if desired, sprinkle with finely chopped parsley.
Oyster mushrooms with spaghetti and cheese in cream sauce
Cheese is an ideal addition to pasta. It enhances the creamy flavor and gives a thick, chewy texture to the dish.
To prepare you will need to take:
- 750 g mushrooms;
- 500 g spaghetti;
- 2 onions;
- 250 ml 20% cream;
- 3 cloves of garlic;
- 75 ml vegetable oil;
- 75 g hard cheese;
- salt;
- spices - to taste;
- greenery.
Cheese gives the dish a creamy taste and makes its texture thick and chewy.
Cooking method:
- Wash the mushrooms with cold water, dry them, separate the stems, and cut the caps into small cubes or strips.
- Chop the onion and garlic, place in a heated frying pan with oil and fry for 5-7 minutes.
- Transfer the prepared mushrooms there and keep on medium heat for another 7-8 minutes.
- Add salt, add spices, cream, half of the finely grated cheese, mix gently and simmer until the sauce thickens.
- At this time, boil the pasta until half cooked.
- Place the pasta in the pan and simmer for another couple of minutes.
Place pasta with oyster mushrooms in creamy sauce on plates, sprinkle remaining cheese on top and garnish with herbs.
Oyster mushroom sauce for spaghetti
You can also prepare a separate sauce that will complement the pasta. For it you need to take:
- 400 g oyster mushrooms;
- 2 onions;
- 50 g butter;
- 250 ml 20% cream;
- 1 tbsp. l. flour;
- salt, spices to taste.
For a homogeneous structure of the sauce, you can blend it with a blender.
Cooking method:
- Separate the caps and cut into small pieces. To make it faster, you can boil them first.
- Place in a heated frying pan and hold until all the liquid has evaporated.
- Add butter and fry for 5-7 minutes.
- Place the chopped onion in a frying pan, add salt and pepper and fry everything together a little more.
- Add flour, cream, mix thoroughly.
- Simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes.
This sauce is suitable for pasta and other side dishes and hot dishes.
Pasta with oyster mushrooms and vegetables
To diversify this dish, you can add various vegetables to it.
You will need the following ingredients:
- 500 g mushrooms;
- 300 g pasta;
- 1 bell pepper;
- 200 g green beans;
- 2 cloves of garlic;
- 70 ml 20% cream;
- 1 tbsp. l. tomato paste;
- 1 onion;
- 50 ml olive oil;
- parsley;
- salt, spices - to taste.
It is better to choose pasta from durum wheat
Preparation:
- Separate the caps, wash, dry, cut into small cubes, fry in a heated frying pan.
- Remove seeds from bell pepper and cut into strips.
- Chop the onion and garlic.
- Add peppers, beans, onions, garlic and simmer covered for 3-4 minutes.
- Add salt, seasonings, cream and tomato paste, stir and simmer for another 7-8 minutes.
- Boil the pasta.
Place the finished pasta on plates, pour the sauce and vegetables on top, and garnish with herbs if desired.
Pasta with oyster mushrooms and tomatoes
Another interesting combination is with tomatoes.
To prepare you need to take:
- 100 g mushrooms;
- 200 g pasta;
- 10 pieces. cherry tomato;
- 75 g hard cheese;
- 3 cloves of garlic;
- 50 ml 20% cream;
- 50 ml olive oil;
- parsley;
- fresh basil;
- salt, spices - to taste.
Cherry tomatoes and herbs add freshness and juiciness to the Italian dish
Step-by-step preparation:
- Separate the caps, wash, dry, cut into small cubes.
- Chop the basil and cherry tomatoes.
- Fry chopped garlic in olive oil, add mushrooms and cook over medium heat for another 5-7 minutes.
- Place the tomatoes in the pan and simmer a little, stirring constantly.
- Boil the spaghetti until half cooked, mix with the mushrooms, add salt, add cream, spices and basil and keep on low heat for a couple more minutes.
- At the very end, sprinkle with grated cheese.
Place on plates and garnish with herbs. An unusual dish with Italian notes is suitable for both a family dinner and for entertaining guests.
Calorie content of pasta with oyster mushrooms
The calorie content of this dish is on average 150-250 kcal. Much depends on the additional ingredients that are present in the recipe. If you take thicker cream and cheese, then, accordingly, the total calorie content will increase. Therefore, those who are watching their figure or simply concerned about nutrition should give preference to lighter varieties.
Conclusion
Pasta with oyster mushrooms in creamy sauce is an original and very tasty dish that will diversify your usual diet. It can be a full dinner or part of a holiday table. Adding different ingredients allows you to experiment with taste and appearance.
