Black Pepper Mushroom Pasta

A simple and delicious vegan gourmet dish featuring glossy spaghetti noodles tossed with shiitake mushrooms, vibrant bell peppers, and freshly ground black pepper.

Ingredients

• 200 g spaghetti pasta
• 150 g fresh shiitake mushrooms
• 100 g enoki or small mushrooms
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 yellow bell pepper
• 1 green bell pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1.5 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce
• 2 tbsp water

Instructions

1. 1Boil the pasta

   

   Add dry spaghetti pasta into a pot of boiling water with a spoonful of salt. Cook for about eight to nine minutes until done, then remove and drain the water.

   Tip: Add a spoonful of salt to the boiling water to season the pasta as it cooks.
2. 2Slice the mushrooms

   

   Place fresh shiitake and other selected mushrooms on a wooden cutting board. Use a sharp knife to slice them evenly for cooking.

   Tip: Ensure uniform thickness so the mushrooms cook evenly.
3. 3Cut the bell peppers

   

   Slice red, yellow, and green bell peppers into thin strips on a wooden cutting board to prepare them for the stir-fry.

   Tip: Cutting peppers into uniform strips helps them blend smoothly with the pasta.
4. 4Drain the cooked pasta

   

   Use chopsticks or a strainer to lift the cooked spaghetti pasta out of the boiling water. Transfer it to a bowl and set aside for later use.

   Tip: Reserve a small amount of pasta water if you want to adjust the moisture later during stir-frying.
5. 5Fry the mushrooms

   

   Heat the pan and add a proper amount of olive oil. Add the sliced mushrooms and stir-fry on high heat for about three minutes until the surface turns golden brown.

   Tip: Keep the heat high to get a nice golden crust on the mushrooms.
6. 6Stir-fry the vegetables

   

   Add the sliced bell pepper strips into the pan with the golden mushrooms and stir-fry evenly on high heat.

   Tip: Quickly stir-fry on high heat to blend all the seasonings and ingredients smoothly.
7. 7Add cooked pasta to the pan

   

   Add the drained cooked pasta directly into the pan containing the sautéed vegetables and mushrooms.

   Tip: Make sure the pasta is fully drained before adding it to avoid watering down the flavor.
8. 8Season the pasta and vegetables

   

   Season the contents of the pan with a small spoonful of salt, a proper amount of freshly ground black pepper, and vegetarian oyster sauce.

   Tip: Freshly ground black pepper gives this dish its signature punchy flavor, so dont skimp on it.
9. 9Toss and stir-fry everything together

   

   Add a splash of water or pasta water to the pan and quickly toss and stir-fry all the ingredients and seasonings together until evenly mixed.

   Tip: A tiny splash of water helps create a light emulsion with the sauce so it coats every strand of pasta evenly.

Storage & Reheating

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