Soy-Glazed Mushroom Pasta Medley (Printable)

Umami-packed mushroom medley glazed in soy sauce, tossed with pasta for a savory vegetarian meal.

# Components:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 ounces spaghetti or linguine
02 - Salt, for boiling water

→ Mushroom Medley

03 - 7 ounces shiitake mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
04 - 5 ounces enoki mushrooms, trimmed and separated
05 - 5 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Soy Glaze

08 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce
09 - 1 tablespoon mirin (or dry sherry)
10 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
11 - 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup)
12 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
13 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
14 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnishes

15 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
16 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
17 - Fresh cilantro or parsley leaves (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 120 ml (½ cup) pasta water, then drain and set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced shiitake, cremini, and enoki mushrooms. Sauté for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and tender.
03 - Incorporate minced garlic and grated ginger into the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, honey, and black pepper. Pour this mixture over the sautéed mushrooms. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the glaze to thicken slightly.
05 - Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the glazed mushrooms. Toss thoroughly to coat. Add reserved pasta water as needed to achieve a silky sauce consistency.
06 - Serve immediately, garnished with thinly sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and fresh herbs if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 35 minutes from start to finish
  • Uses three varieties of mushrooms for complex flavor and texture
  • Perfect weeknight dinner that feels restaurant worthy
  • Easily adaptable for vegan or gluten free diets
02 -
  • Perfect for meal prep and tastes even better the next day
  • Contains three different mushroom varieties for maximum nutrition and flavor
  • Excellent source of plant based protein and B vitamins
  • Takes advantage of umami rich ingredients for a satisfying meatless meal
03 -
  • The secret to perfectly glazed mushrooms is cooking them in batches if your pan isn't large enough. Overcrowding causes them to steam rather than brown, robbing you of that crucial caramelization. Trust me on this one—I learned through many soggy mushroom disappointments before figuring out this essential step.
  • For a flavor boost that will have everyone asking for your secret, try adding a tablespoon of butter at the very end, swirling it into the hot pasta just before serving. This classic chef's technique, called mounting with butter, creates an irresistibly silky finish that takes the dish from good to memorable.
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