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Spaghetti with Mushrooms

Name: Spaghetti with Mushrooms
Prep time: 40 min
Yield: 4 portions
Ingredients: 1 piece of kombu seaweed (7 cm); 1 cup water (200 ml); 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml); 1 medium onion, thinly sliced (150 g); 300 g shimeji mushrooms; 300 g shiitake mushrooms; 2 tablespoons soy sauce (30 ml); 500 g spaghetti, cooked “al dente”; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold (45 g); 4 tablespoons bonito flakes (katsuobushi); 2 tablespoons nori seaweed, cut into thin strips

Preparation time: 40 min

Serves: 4 portions

Spaghetti is a classic dish, loved by everyone and perfect for any occasion. But how about stepping away from the traditional Bolognese recipe? Today, you’ll learn how to cook a delicious spaghetti with mushrooms and seaweed!

The preparation is simple and the ingredients are mouthwatering, rich in umami. An easy and different recipe for you to innovate in the kitchen. Learn now!

Ingredients

1 piece of kombu seaweed (7 cm)
1 cup water (200 ml)
2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
1 medium onion, thinly sliced (150 g)
300 g shimeji mushrooms
300 g shiitake mushrooms
2 tablespoons soy sauce (30 ml)
500 g spaghetti, cooked “al dente”
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold (45 g)
4 tablespoons bonito flakes (katsuobushi)
2 tablespoons nori seaweed, cut into thin strips

Modo de preparo

In a bowl, soak the kombu seaweed in the water for 10 minutes. Transfer to a small saucepan and cook over low heat for 20 minutes, being careful not to let it boil. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, add the olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 1 minute, or until translucent. Add the mushrooms and sauté for 5 minutes, or until they begin to wilt.
Add the reserved kombu broth and soy sauce. Cook for 3 minutes, allowing the mushrooms to release their natural flavor.
Remove from heat, add the butter, and stir until melted. Add the cooked spaghetti and mix until the pasta is coated with the sauce.
Sprinkle the katsuobushi and nori on top, and serve immediately.

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