Mushroom Pappadelle with Parsley and Chives

Mushroom Pappadelle with Parsley and Chives

It’s was nine thirty in the morning and I was stress eating peanut butter cups, (you know the amazing dark chocolate ones from Trader Joe’s). Anyway, we were in the midst of replacing part of our plumbing which is under the house with access in a small crawl space outside two of the bedrooms windows. What makes this whole mess even more stressful is the realization that  sometimes replacing one pipe could cause more damage to another…….we are just wishing for the best. Enough of this as mixing food with certain  subjects is probably a big no no.

Maitake and Shitake Mushrooms

Anyway, I knew that something special was needed for dinner that night. After visiting the mushroom vendor at Newport’s farmers market, I knew at once this meal would fit the bill as it was easy to make, comforting and most of all delicious!

yield: 3 to 4Author: cheriprint recipe

Mushroom Pappadelle with Parsley and Chives

prep time: 20 MINScook time: 25 MINStotal time: 45 mins

Enjoy this earthy comforting fall meal. Simple but quality ingredients is what makes this mixed mushroom pappardelle dish.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 pound mixed mushrooms
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• 8 ounces Pappardelle pasta
• 1 handfully of fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives, thinly chopped

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a large pot of boiling salted water cook pasta al dente, (check pasta package instructions for cooking times).
2. Brush off any dirt from the mushrooms with a pastry brush or a paper towel. Slice the mushrooms thinly.
3. In a large skillet on medium-high heat add olive oil and butter, add mushrooms. Let them fry fast, tossing once or twice, then add the garlic and a pinch of salt. Cook 6-8 minutes, tossing regularly. Toss and season to taste.
4. Now add pasta, Parmesan, parsley and chives. Toss gently, coating the pasta with the mushrooms. Serve, adding additional parsley and Parmesan. Enjoy!