Pasta with mushrooms in tomato sauce
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Most often, when Italian cuisine is mentioned, many people associate it with pizza and pasta. Pasta can be cooked in various ways: with seafood, cheese, mushrooms, chicken, etc. There are countless variations for preparing this delicious and simple dish. The evolution of pasta cooking began to change as early as the 15th century, when pasta products gained popularity due to their long shelf life. When Europe discovered the fork, long spaghetti became incredibly popular, and various sauces and toppings started being prepared to accompany them. See, the dish is ready to be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Italian pasta is similar to pasta products, but it is made from durum wheat. First, cook the spaghetti until half-done, drain in a colander, and rinse.
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Step 2
2. Separately sauté the chopped ham with onions and mushrooms. If you have time, you can use wild mushrooms, but I haven't experimented with them and always use button mushrooms.
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Step 3
3. Peel the tomatoes by first placing them in boiling water for a couple of minutes. Then pass them through a meat grinder, blend in a blender, or strain through a sieve—whichever method is convenient for you. After that, transfer them to a frying pan together with garlic.
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Step 4
4. Add a little water and simmer for about five minutes over low heat. You can add herbs if desired, but the essential ingredient is pasta seasoning.
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Step 5
5. Place the spaghetti on a plate and pour the tomato, mushroom, and ham sauce over the top. Garnish with olives, as well as herbs, cheese, and red pepper.