Spaghetti With Mushrooms, Garlic & Parsley

"Spaghetti ai Funghi by Lidia Bastianich - we made it last night and it was pure comfort food :) at its best! We used button & cremini mushrooms only but that is due to personal preference."
 
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Ready In:
1hr
Ingredients:
11
Serves:
6

ingredients

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directions

  • Bring 6 quarts of salted water to a boil in an 8-quart pot over high heat.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Scatter the garlic & crushed red pepper flakes over the oil and cook, shaking the pan, until golden, about 2 minutes.
  • Add as many of the mushrooms as will fit comfortably into the skillet.
  • Season lightly with salt and pepper and toss in the sage.
  • Add the remaining mushrooms as the mushrooms in the skillet wilt and make room.
  • Cook, stirring and tossing frequently, until the mushrooms are sizzling and brown, about 10 minutes. (If the mushrooms have given off a lot of water during cooking, you’ll have to wait for that liquid to boil off before the mushrooms begin to brown.).
  • Stir the spaghetti into the boiling wate; return to a boil, stirring frequently.
  • Cook the pasta, semi-covered, stirring occasionally, until done, about 8 minutes.
  • Add the stock to the browned mushrooms, bring to a boil, and lower the heat so the sauce is at a lively simmer.
  • Cook until the liquid is reduced by about half, about 5 minutes.
  • If the skillet is large enough to accommodate the sauce and pasta, fish the pasta out of the boiling water with a large wire skimmer and drop it directly into the sauce in the skillet.
  • If not, drain the pasta, return it to the pot, and pour in the sauce.
  • Toss in the parsley and bring the sauce and pasta to a boil, stirring gently to coat the pasta with sauce.
  • Check the seasoning, adding salt and peppers if necessary.
  • Remove the pot from the heat, stir in the cheese, and serve immediately in warm bowls.

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  1. Simply Delicious! Even my daughter that doesnt like much garlic taste loved it!!! Will be in my favorites list.
     
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