If you’re looking for a quick and flavorful pasta dish, my Enoki Mushroom Pasta is the answer! This easy-to-make recipe combines enoki mushrooms simmered in a rich butter white wine sauce, served over spaghetti for a creamy, briny, and satisfying meal. With just a handful of ingredients, you can have this delicious dish on your table in 15 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights or when you’re craving something hearty yet affordable!
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Why I Love This Recipe
I crafted this Enoki Mushroom Pasta to bring a unique twist to your traditional spaghetti! It’s a Japanese-style pasta dish that combines a creamy butter white wine sauce—just like the one in my White Wine Steamed Clams and Japanese Style Clam Pasta dishes—with the briny, seafood-like flavor of enoki mushrooms like I do in my Garlic Butter Enoki Mushrooms and Japanese Simmered Enoki Mushrooms!
This recipe is perfect for anyone craving a quick and flavorful pasta dish that’s incredibly easy to make in under 15 minutes. It’s ideal for those who want to bring something different to the table, combining familiar Italian pasta with the unique, briny umami-packed flavors of Japanese cuisine! Whether you’re a busy home cook or someone looking to try a new twist on pasta, this dish is guaranteed to impress!
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Spaghetti – your preferred spaghetti of choice.
- Enoki Mushroom – 1 pack of enoki mushrooms found at Asian grocery stores. Usually comes packed in plastic in a 7oz size.
- Garlic– freshly grated garlic.
- White Wine – dry white wine, not sweet. Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio are some options.
- Chicken Broth – standard chicken broth. I recommend full flavor, not reduced sodium.
- Butter – salted or unsalted. If using unsalted, just add a sprinkle of salt.
- Soy Sauce – low-sodium Soy Sauce preferred. Can also use tamari for gluten-free.
- Black Pepper – ground.
- Lemon – optional fresh lemon juice.
- Spicy Pepper Flakes – optional to add red pepper flakes.
Essential Kitchen Equipment
Directions
Step 1 Start by cooking your preferred spaghetti until al dente, following the package instructions.
🍲 Boiling Spaghetti Pro Tip
Don’t forget to add a Pinch of Salt to the water before boiling the spaghetti. Use a Large Pot to boil the spaghetti, giving it plenty of room to cook evenly.
🍝 Spaghetti Pro Tip
Ensure the spaghetti or pasta is Drained Thoroughly to avoid watering down the white wine sauce.
Step 2 Remove the roots from the enoki mushrooms and wash them thoroughly. Break them into smaller, bite-sized bunches.
🍄 Trimming Pro Tip
You can trim 1 inch Off the Bottom of the enoki mushrooms above the roots directly from the plastic packaging and discard the roots and packaging.
Step 3 In a saucepan, combine butter, minced garlic, white wine, chicken broth, soy sauce, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 2 minutes.
Step 4 Add the enoki mushrooms, reduce the heat to simmer, partially cover, and simmer for 3-5 minutes until the mushrooms reach your desired texture.
Step 5 Plate the cooked spaghetti, top with the enoki mushrooms, and drizzle the sauce over the dish along with a optional splash of lemon juice.
🌶️ Garnishing Pro Tip
Enhance the flavor by garnishing with a sprinkle of Red Pepper Flakes.
Recipe Variations
If you’re looking for a variation of this dish, you can easily swap the enoki mushrooms for clams to create my Japanese Style Clam Pasta! The same rich butter white wine sauce will beautifully complement the briny clams, bringing out their natural ocean flavors!
Pairing Recommendations
Pair this dish with a light and refreshing green salad tossed in my Japanese Style Ginger Dressing. The crisp, tangy flavors of the salad will balance the rich butter sauce of the pasta perfectly. For a comforting touch, serve it alongside my Japanese Style Cream Corn Soup, which adds a smooth, velvety contrast for a perfect pairing!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a different type of pasta for this recipe?
Yes, you can use any type of pasta you prefer, but I think spaghetti works best for this particular dish.
Can I make this recipe without wine?
Yes, you can make this recipe without wine by replacing it with additional chicken or vegetable broth for a non-alcoholic version. If you go this route, I highly recommend adding a bit of clam juice to the broth to help bring in some of the briny flavor that the wine would have contributed.
Storage Tips
To store leftovers, place them in an airtight container and store it in the fridge. Properly stored, the leftovers will maintain their quality for 3 to 5 days.
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Watch How To Make It
Enoki Mushroom Pasta
Ingredients
- 4 oz Spaghetti
- 7 oz Enoki Mushroom 1 pack
- 4 Cloves Garlic minced
- 1/3 Cup White Wine dry, not sweet
- 2/3 Cup Chicken Broth full flavor
- 3 tbsp Butter
- 1 tsp Soy Sauce
- 1/8 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice optional
- 1/8 tsp Red Pepper Flakes optional
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Cook your spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Trim the roots off the enoki mushrooms, wash them well, and break them into smaller, bite-sized bunches.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter and add minced garlic, white wine, chicken broth, soy sauce, and black pepper. Bring it to a boil and let it cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the enoki mushrooms, lower the heat to simmer, and cover partially. Simmer for 3-5 minutes, or until the mushrooms reach your preferred texture.
- Serve the cooked spaghetti on a plate, top with the enoki mushrooms, and pour the sauce over the dish along with a optional splash of lemon juice and red pepper.
