Herbed Pasta With Shiitake Mushrooms

Submitted by Ingy1171

"A light pasta dish that is quick and very easy. If you are a vegetarian, the mushrooms are a great substitution for meat in a pasta dish."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 lb spaghetti noodles
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 -3 garlic cloves, diced
• 1⁄2 medium onion, chopped
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons chopped basil (I use freeze-dried)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
• 6 -9 dried shiitake mushrooms
• 1 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese

directions

1. Soak dried shiitake mushrooms in warm water for 20-30 minute to rehydrate. Squeeze out any excess water.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions and set aside.
3. In large pan heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, mushrooms and garlic.
4. Reduce heat to medium and add butter, red pepper, Italian Seasoning, garlic, and basil. Cook about 1-2 minute to mix flavors.
5. Add wine. Cook another 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
6. Add milk and let simmer until liquid is almost evaporated.
7. Mix pasta into "sauce" and add a bit more milk or butter if needed to evenly coat.
8. Sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano and serve.

Reviews

[meighan.byron]

Was really good and pretty quick! I actually didn't have any milk, but it was still very tasty anyway. My bf, that hates mushrooms and onions, loved the flavor of the sauce. I will be making this again and again. So easy!

 

[calisto]

Huge success, even though I completely forgot the basil. I made this for a dinner party with super fresh shiitakes, and everybody absolutely loved it! I also didn't have any red pepper, so I substituted a bit of dry chili flakes.

 

[Matthew Van Howe]

My wife absolutely loved this recipe. I substituted penne for spaghetti, smart balance for butter and silk plain soy milk for the milk to make it an amazing vegan dish. I also used fresh shiitake mushrooms instead of dehydrated ones. It was very creamy and delicious. The Trader Joe's by me has fresh shiitake mushrooms for cheap so this dish was a winner! Thanks.

 

[Aunt Cookie]

Very tasty and quick! I'd prefer a higher sauce-to-pasta ratio, so next time I'll probably make a double recipe of sauce for the same amount of pasta.