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Hearty Mushroom Pasta: A Rich and Savory Comfort Dish

Warm your heart and soul with this rich and savory mushroom pasta. Perfect for a cozy night in or a casual dinner party, this dish combines tender, earthy mushrooms with creamy butter and tangy lemon juice to create a comforting meal that’s both satisfying and delicious. The key is using high-quality ingredients—fresh, flavorful mushrooms and a good quality olive oil—to bring out the best flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 , 2 to 3
Ingredients Method

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, about 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

Method
 

Main Method
  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. Work through this step deliberately rather than rushing it, because this is where the texture and balance of the recipe start to take shape. Keep the listed quantities and order of operations unchanged, and have the next ingredients ready before you move on.
  2. 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. Work through this step deliberately rather than rushing it, because this is where the texture and balance of the recipe start to take shape.
  3. Keep the listed quantities and order of operations unchanged, and have the next ingredients ready before you move on.
  4. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare the pasta according to the package directions, cooking until al dente. Work through this step deliberately rather than rushing it, because this is where the texture and balance of the recipe start to take shape. Keep the listed quantities and order of operations unchanged, and have the next ingredients ready before you move on.
  5. 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. Work through this step deliberately rather than rushing it, because this is where the texture and balance of the recipe start to take shape. Keep the listed quantities and order of operations unchanged, and have the next ingredients ready before you move on.
  6. 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. Work through this step deliberately rather than rushing it, because this is where the texture and balance of the recipe start to take shape.
  7. Keep the listed quantities and order of operations unchanged, and have the next ingredients ready before you move on.
  8. Stir in the rosemary and garlic. Add the wine and Dijon mustard and let the wine cook down for 30 seconds. Work through this step deliberately rather than rushing it, because this is where the texture and balance of the recipe start to take shape. Keep the listed quantities and order of operations unchanged, and have the next ingredients ready before you move on.
  9. Add the pasta, cheese, and ¼ cup of the pasta water and toss, adding more pasta water as needed to lightly coat the pasta. Work through this step deliberately rather than rushing it, because this is where the texture and balance of the recipe start to take shape. Keep the listed quantities and order of operations unchanged, and have the next ingredients ready before you move on.
  10. Stir in the lemon juice, then fold in the mushrooms. Sprinkle with parsley and season to taste. Serve with more grated cheese. Work through this step deliberately rather than rushing it, because this is where the texture and balance of the recipe start to take shape. Keep the listed quantities and order of operations unchanged, and have the next ingredients ready before you move on.