Spaghetti with Mushrooms, Garlic and Oil

I've been getting a lot of requests for pasta recipes lately so I though this would be a nice addition to my recipes. I love pasta, but I try not to eat it too often because it's high in points. When I do make pasta, I use a lot of vegetables and less pasta so it becomes filling without all the extra points. Any mushrooms would be great for this recipe, or even a combination of a variety of mushrooms. Simple and ready in under 15 minutes.



Spaghetti with Mushrooms, Garlic and Oil
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 4 • Size: 1/4 of recipe • Old Points: 6 pts • Points+: 8 pts
Calories: 292.6 • Fat: 8.1 g • Carb: 45.7 g • Fiber: 3.1 g • Protein: 9.9 g • Sugar: 2.6 

Ingredients:

• 12 oz baby bella mushrooms
• 3 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1/2 lb (8 oz.) uncooked spaghetti
• 2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
• salt and fresh pepper

Directions:

Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions.

Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until soft, about 1 minute. Add the sliced mushrooms, salt and pepper and sauté about 2 minutes. Add white wine and cook another 3 minutes.

Before draining the pasta reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water. Drain pasta and toss with mushrooms, parsley and pepper. If pasta is too dry, add a little of the reserved pasta water. Serve with grated cheese if you wish.