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Wild Mushroom Pasta
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Instructions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta (I used penne) according to package directions (for al dente cook 1-2 minutes less than than package directions).
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Heat a large saute pan over medium heat and saute the mushrooms for 5 minutes or until starting to turn golden.
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Add garlic and continue to cook one minute.
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Drain water off pasta (reserving 1/4 cup pasta water). Return the pasta to the large pot and toss with reserved pasta water and olive oil.
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Add mushrooms to the pasta stirring to combine and place in a large serving dish.
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Top with chives and parmesan.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Dry Your Mushrooms Thoroughly 🍄Pat mushrooms completely dry with paper towels before slicing and cooking—moisture is the enemy of a golden, caramelized sear that builds deep flavor.
- Don't Crowd the Pan ⏱️Cook mushrooms in batches over medium-high heat without stirring constantly; this allows them to develop a rich, golden crust rather than steaming in their own moisture.
- Finish Pasta in the Sauce 🍝Reserve pasta water and finish cooking the noodles directly in your mushroom sauce for 1-2 minutes—the starch creates a silky, cohesive coating that traditional tossing cannot achieve.
- Bloom Your Garlic Properly 🧄Add minced garlic to the pan after mushrooms are seared and remove from heat for 30 seconds before adding liquid; this prevents burning while releasing its aromatic oils into the dish.
- Emulsify with Cold Butter 🧈Stir in cold cubed butter at the very end off-heat to create a luxurious, glossy sauce that coats the pasta beautifully and adds richness no amount of olive oil can replicate.
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About the Cook
Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
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Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low-Cholesterol
Low Sugar
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