[NEW] Mushroom Linguine

This quick and simple dish is an earthy delight, lightly garnishing toothsome whole wheat pasta with aromatic thyme and the simplicity of good mushrooms.
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Prep Time: 45 min.
Cook Time:
Total Time: 45 mins
4 Servings
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[NEW] Mushroom Linguine

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. dried porcini mushrooms
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 5 tsp. olive oil 3 shallots, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced ½ lb. shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced ¾ lb. crimini mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup vegetable stock ½ tsp. salt
  • 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme, plus sprigs for garnish ¼ tsp. pepper ½ lb. whole wheat linguine

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Instructions

  1. In a small, heat-proof bowl, combine the dried porcini mushrooms and boiling water. Let stand for 20 minutes. Remove the mushrooms with a slotted spoon and chop. Set aside.
  2. Line a fine-mesh sieve with a coffee filter or cheesecloth and strain the mushroom-soaking liquid. Reserve the liquid.
  3. Cook linguine according to package directions and drain.
  4. While pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large frying pan. Add the shallots and sauté until soft and translucent (2-3 minutes). Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add the shiitake mushrooms and sauté until they brown around the edges (3-4 minutes).
  5. Stir in the cremini mushrooms, porcini mushrooms, reserved soaking liquid, stock, and salt. Cover and cook until the mushrooms are tender (4-5 minutes).
  6. Uncover and stir in the butter, chopped thyme, and pepper.
  7. To serve, top portions of pasta with mushroom sauce and garnish with thyme.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container
Serving size 359 g
Amount per serving
Calories 355
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.8g 14%
Saturated Fat 2.9g 14%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 7.6mg 3%
Sodium 475.7mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 57.5g 21%
Dietary Fiber 9.02g 32%
Total Sugars 7g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 13.7g
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2%
Calcium 57.4mg 4%
Iron 4.2mg 25%
Potassium 921.9mg 20%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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