Creamy Mushroom Spaghetti with Leftover Beef Stew and a Light Coffee Finish

Apr 23, 202623/04/20260 3
Chef Demo Inspired
in Dinner, Lunch
Serves 4

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Ingredients

400g spaghetti
2 cups leftover beef stew (with sauce)
250g mushrooms, sliced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
3 tbsp olive oil
½ cup milk or light cream
¾–1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup reserved pasta water
salt to taste
black pepper to taste
ground coffee (very small pinch per serving)
This dish was demonstrated during the launch of Barilla’s Al Bronzo pasta range as an example of how leftovers can easily become a second meal the next day. The chef...

Instructions

1.Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook spaghetti until just before al dente.
2.Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining. Set aside.
3.Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
4.Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
5.Add mushrooms and cook until softened and lightly browned.
6.Add the leftover beef stew and stir through.
7.Let the mixture cook together for a few minutes so the flavours combine and the sauce base thickens.
8.Lower the heat. Then add milk (or cream) and stir gently.
9.Then add the grated parmesan cheese gradually while stirring continuously.
10.The cheese should melt into the liquid and form a smooth coating sauce.
11.Add some reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the texture. Aim for glossy and emulsified, not thick or sticky.
12.Add the cooked spaghetti into the pan. Toss well so that the pasta absorbs the sauce evenly.
13.Taste and adjust seasoning.
14.Plate the spaghetti and then sprinkle some coffee grounds over each serving.

This dish was demonstrated during the launch of Barilla’s Al Bronzo pasta range as an example of how leftovers can easily become a second meal the next day. The chef sautéed mushrooms with leftover beef stew, created a quick Parmesan-based sauce with milk or cream, and finished the pasta with a very light sprinkle of coffee grounds for extra depth.

It’s a simple technique that turns leftovers into something that feels intentional rather than reheated.

Do note that chef had prepared the cheese sauce separately and used that as the base on the plate before building it with the spaghetti. However, I modified it a little as we’re mostly home cooks and I don’t know about you…but I prefer to wash less pots.

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