Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs white mushrooms
  • 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup dry white wine
  • 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 lb pappardelle pasta, fresh

Method

  • Wash and dry mushrooms thoroughly and slice thin.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
  • Add garlic and saute over medium heat about 1 minute.
  • When garlic begins to color, add sliced mushrooms.
  • Saute mushrooms over high heat until lightly colored.
  • Add wine.
  • Cook until wine is reduced by half, stirring constantly.
  • Add parsley and cook 1 minute longer.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Fill a very large saucepan two-thirds full with salted water.
  • Bring water to a boil.
  • Add pasta.
  • Bring water back to a boil and cook pasta uncovered until 'al dente'.
  • Drain pasta and place in skillet with sauce; add butter.
  • Toss pasta, sauce and butter over medium heat until sauce coats pasta, 20 to 30 seconds.
  • Serve immediately.