Japanese Style Mushroom Spaghetti Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare Ingredients

   Clean and slice all mushrooms. Chop the bacon into small pieces. Mince the garlic, and slice the scallions and shiso leaves.

2. 2

   Cook Spaghetti

   In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a bit of pasta water.

3. 3

   Cook Bacon

   In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.

4. 4

   Sauté Vegetables

   In the same skillet with bacon fat, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Then add the sliced mushrooms and shishito peppers, cooking until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

5. 5

   Combine Ingredients

   Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet along with the crispy bacon. Pour in the dashi soy sauce and toss everything together. If the mixture seems dry, add a little reserved pasta water.

6. 6

   Garnish and Serve

   Remove from heat and stir in the sliced scallions and shiso leaves. Serve hot, garnished with additional shiso if desired.