Spaghetti with cherry tomatoes and champignon mushrooms
- Lactose Free
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Energy Kcal 415
- Carbohydrates g 70.2
- of which sugars g 5.9
- Protein g 12.7
- Fats g 8.5
- of which saturated fat g 1.28
- Fiber g 5.5
- Sodium mg 632
- Difficulty: Easy
- Prep time: 15 min
- Cook time: 25 min
- Serving: 4
- Cost: Low
PRESENTATION
Spaghetti with cherry tomatoes and champignons is like strolling through the Italian countryside in early autumn. The gentle flavor of this dish is super inviting, especially if you love rustic Italian meals without all the extras. White champignon mushrooms bring a soft, almost tender taste, blending perfectly with the tangy pop of cherry tomatoes. And look, the tomatoes add a sweet and slightly acidic touch, waking up every bite, while the mushrooms provide a quiet earthiness—so so comforting—in the background. Enjoying a plate of this feels like bringing a piece of the Italian mountains to your table, especially during cooler months when mushrooms are in season. Really good stuff.
In Italy, people know that a good spaghetti with cherry tomatoes and champignons is all about using fresh, seasonal ingredients—nothing fancy, just letting them shine. And here's the thing: this dish is a classic vegetarian spaghetti recipe that’s both light and moist, avoiding the heaviness of some pasta dishes. The combo of crispy sautéed mushrooms and juicy cherry tomatoes offers a satisfying texture, especially when everything is tossed with hot spaghetti that soaks up the flavors. Across different regions, folks might add their own twist—maybe a sprinkle of fresh herbs or a dash of good olive oil—but the heart of this spaghetti with mushrooms and cherry tomatoes stays honest and uncomplicated.
When you're looking for something that feels special yet homey, this mushroom and tomato spaghetti captures the core of Italian home cooking—simple, seasonal, and full of that golden autumn feeling. Whether enjoyed at a bustling family dinner or a quiet meal for two, it's a dish that really really points out the best of Italian culinary tradition—bringing warmth and comfort to any table. For sure.
INGREDIENTS
- Ingredients for the spaghetti
- Spaghetti 11.3 oz (320 g)
- Cherry tomatoes 2.3 cups (350 g)
- Garlic 1 clove
- Basil to taste
- Fine salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh chili pepper 1
- for the champignons
- Champignon mushrooms 2 ½ cups (300 g)
- Extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp (30 g)
- White wine ¼ cup (50 g)
- Fine salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Parsley to taste
How to prepare Spaghetti with cherry tomatoes and champignon mushrooms
To prepare spaghetti with cherry tomatoes and champignons, start by cleaning the mushrooms. Remove the earthy part of the stem by scraping it with a small knife. If you prefer, if there isn't too much soil on the mushrooms, you can perform the operation with a small brush or a slightly damp cotton cloth and pass it over the entire surface 1. Once cleaned, make a clean cut at the bottom of the stem to remove it 2 and slice them thinly lengthwise 3.
Take a non-stick pan and drizzle it with a bit of oil. Brown a clove of garlic 4. Once it has a golden color, remove it 5. Then add the champignons to the pan 6.
Adjust the salt 7 and pepper and cook the champignons on low heat for about 10 minutes, until they have completely released their water. Then deglaze with the wine 8 and let it evaporate. Finally, add the parsley 9, stir and set aside.
Move on to the tomatoes: cut them into quarters 10 and heat a bit of oil in a non-stick pan. Brown a clove of garlic in it 11, and as soon as the oil is flavored, remove it 12.
Take a chili pepper, remove the internal seeds, and slice it thinly, then add it to the pan 13 along with the cherry tomatoes 14. Adjust the salt 15 and pepper. Cook the cherry tomatoes on moderate heat for about 10 minutes.
Roughly tear some well-cleaned and dried basil leaves 16 and while the cherry tomatoes are cooking, boil the pasta in a pot with plenty of salted boiling water 17. When it is al dente, drain it directly into the pan with the cherry tomatoes 18.
Mix it with the seasoning 19 and add the mushrooms as well 20. Mix the ingredients well and plate your spaghetti with cherry tomatoes and champignons 21.