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Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Dancing Mushrooms

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 lb button mushrooms, wiped clean with a damp cloth
  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon rosemary (fresh)
  • 1 teaspoon basil (fresh)
  • 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon parsley (fresh)
  • 2/3 cup wine or 2/3 cup broth
  • parmesan cheese, to taste
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 cups pasta, cooked- 1/2 cup cooked per person

Recipe

  • 1 preheat a large skillet over medium heat. when the dry skillet is hot add olive oil and half of the butter.
  • 2 slice the stems off of the mushrooms so that the bottom is flat.
  • 3 when butter has melted add all mushrooms cap down and allow them to cook undisturbed for 6-7 minutes so that they caramelize and are nicely browned on the bottom. shake them around a tiny bit at first to help them not stick but if they do stick do not worry. they will release from the pan when they have properly caramelized.
  • 4 turn mushrooms over and allow to brown on the stem side in the same manner. add just a tiny bit more olive oil if needed or spray a bit with some cooking spray to keep calories down.
  • 5 when mushrooms have browned well on both sides add onion and garlic and saute just until the garlic releases its flavor- about one minute. add the remaining butter, basil, rosemary and parsley and cook for one minute more, stirring constantly.
  • 6 add lemon juice and wine and reduce heat to simmer (between medium low and low on my stove). cover and simmer for about 5 minutes or mushrooms are done but still firm. add more wine if needed but try not to let all the liquid evaporate. salt and pepper to taste.
  • 7 note: you may wish to reserve a little of the pasta water to add to the sauce if you would like more sauce.
  • 8 serve mushrooms over cooked and well drained pasta, then generously sprinkle freshly grated parmesan cheese on top. i like to add a pinch of fresh ground black pepper or pepper flakes to the top as well.

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