Name: Mushroom Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling); 1 pound mixed mushrooms (torn or sliced); ¾ teaspoon sea salt (plus more to taste); Freshly ground black pepper; 8 ounces pappardelle pasta; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 shallots (chopped (⅔ cup)); 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary or fresh thyme leaves; 2 garlic cloves (grated); ⅓ cup dry white wine; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; ⅓ cup grated Parmesan or pecorino cheese (plus more for serving); 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Mushroom Pasta

This mushroom pasta recipe is simple and delicious! Meaty mushrooms, garlic, and Parmesan cheese pack it with savory, umami flavor. For the best results, use a mix of different kinds of mushrooms here. See the blog post above for suggestions!

25 min total 10 min prep 15 min cook 2

Instructions

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1 Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the mushrooms, ¼ teaspoon of the salt, and several grinds of pepper and toss. Cook, stirring only occasionally, for 5 to 8 minutes, or until soft and browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet and repeat the cooking process with the remaining mushrooms.
2 Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare the pasta according to the package directions, cooking until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining. Drain the pasta and toss it with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking.
3 Allow the pasta pot to cool slightly and return it to the stove. Add the butter and heat over medium heat until melted, then add the shallots and the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until translucent. Stir in the rosemary and garlic. Add the wine and Dijon mustard and let the wine cook down for 30 seconds.
4 Add the pasta, cheese, and ¼ cup of the pasta water and toss, adding more pasta water as needed to lightly coat the pasta. Stir in the lemon juice, then fold in the mushrooms. Sprinkle with parsley and season to taste. Serve with more grated cheese.