Celebrate Mushroom Monday with a delicious (and nutritious!) pasta.
Mushrooms are nature's hidden treasure. They're always in season, grow year-round, and are one of the most Earth-friendly foods we eat. Mushrooms have long been celebrated as a superfood source of powerful nutrients, making them a healthy addition to any recipe. Mushroom Monday is the perfect opportunity to celebrate this amazing food every week. This recipe features four different varieties of mushrooms to show off the wide world of mushrooms and add different textures to every bite.
Difficulty
Easy
Serves
4 people
Preparation time
30 minutes
Cooking time
20 minutes
INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp butter
1 oz oyster mushrooms
3 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
4 oz trumpet mushrooms, cut into bite-sized pieces
1½ oz white beech mushrooms, separated
1 small Spanish onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
2 tsp chopped fresh marjoram, plus more for garnish
1 lb fresh spinach tagliatelle
½ cup grated Grana Padano, plus more for garnish
STEPS
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. In a large high-walled skillet, heat the olive oil and butter. Add the mushrooms and cook 7–10 minutes, until golden brown. Stir in the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Add ¼ cup water to the mushrooms and stir to combine, scraping up any browning on the bottom of the pan. Remove ¼ of the mixture from the skillet and transfer to a blender or food processor. Allow to cool slightly, then blend until smooth. Return the mushroom purée to the skillet. Stir to combine, then add the parsley and marjoram.
Add the tagliatelle to the cooking water. Cook until al dente, about 3 minutes. Using tongs, transfer the pasta to the skillet with the mushrooms. Add the Grana Padano and toss to combine for about 1 minute, adding pasta cooking water if necessary to help emulsify the sauce. Divide the pasta between 4 bowls, and top with more grated Grana Padano and marjoram, if desired.
Stop by your local Eataly (or get local delivery!) to shop a variety of fresh mushrooms, fresh pasta, and all your pantry needs.