Luxurious Lemon Mushroom Pasta Delight

Ingredients

- 8 ounces pasta (linguine or spaghetti recommended)
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 medium lemon (juice and zest)
- 1 tablespoon mushroom powder
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste

Instructions

1. Boil the Pasta:
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.
- Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. This typically takes about PT10M (10 minutes).
- Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.

2. Prepare the Mushroom Sauté:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and butter. Allow the butter to melt and combine with the oil, PT2M (2 minutes).
- Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Sauté them for PT5M (5 minutes) until they are golden brown and tender.
- Add the minced garlic and fresh thyme to the skillet. Sauté for an additional PT1M (1 minute) to release the aromas.

3. Create the Lemon Mushroom Sauce:
- Add the lemon juice and zest to the skillet, followed by the mushroom powder.
- Stir the mixture well to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

4. Combine Pasta and Sauce:
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet along with the reserved pasta water. Toss everything together delicately, ensuring the pasta is thoroughly coated in the sauce.

5. Finish with Parmesan:
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta. Allow it to melt slightly and mix it in.
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

6. Serve and Garnish:
- Serve immediately. Garnish with additional fresh thyme and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for presentation.

Total Time

- PT30M
30 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

- Gourmet pasta
- Mushroom pasta
- Lemon pasta
- Sauteed mushrooms
- Parmesan cheese
- Easy dinner
- Comfort food
- Italian cuisine
- Vegetarian pasta
- Quick meal

Recipe Yield

- Serves 4 adults

Calories

- Total: 1,320 calories

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