Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 6 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
  • 1 1/2 lbs assorted fresh mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Method

  • Mix first three ingredients together in a small bowl.
  • Clean mushrooms (DO NOT WASH- BRUSH ANY RESIDUE OFF), and be sure to cut off any thick stems.
  • In another bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar and salt until well blended.
  • Toss mushrooms in vinaigrette to lightly coat.
  • Transfer coated mushrooms to a baking sheet, being certain to spread into one layer, stem side down.
  • Sprinkle mushrooms with parsley mixture.
  • Top with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.
  • Bake in 400 degree oven for 10 minutes, or until just tender.
  • If using portabello mushrooms, bake in 375 degree oven for 15 minutes.
  • Plate up and be sure to serve with juices for mopping up.