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Pasta With Wild Mushrooms & Goat Cheese

Here's how you make Pasta With Wild Mushrooms & Goat Cheese
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 5-10m
  • Cook: 15-20m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 3/4 cup pappardelle pasta (you want a thick hearty pasta)
  • MUSHROOM BASE
  • 1 pound sliced mushrooms (6 cups, use your favorite mix)
  • 4 large shallots (thin sliced)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups baby spinach (stems trimmed)
  • 1 small red pepper (cut in thin strips)
  • Thyme (4 sprigs)
  • Rosemary (2 sprigs)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Chicken broth (only if necessary)
  • SAUCE
  • 6 to 7 ounces goat cheese
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup milk (room temperature, if you don't want milk, you can sub this with chicken broth)
  • 1/4 chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 cup water (reserved pasta water if needed)
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • Garnish
  • Extra fresh herbs (optional)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Mushrooms ... Add the butter and olive oil to a large nonstick pan; and, bring to medium high heat. Add the mushrooms, thyme and rosemary sprigs; and, saute until the mushrooms start to get golden brown (about 5 minutes).

  • Step 2: Then, add the shallots, red pepper, garlic, salt, pepper; and, saute another 2-3 minutes until the peppers and mushrooms are soft and tender. If any time during cooking the pan gets too dry; you can add a splash of chicken broth. Once the vegetables are tender, remove the sprig of thyme and rosemary, add the spinach, toss, cover, and, cook just another minute; then, remove from the heat.

  • Step 3: Pasta ... When using fresh pasta; it cooks very quickly - it literally takes just a few minutes. Cook the pasta in plenty of salted water according to package directions. Once the pasta is done; drain, and reserve 1 cup of the pasta water. Return the pasta to the pot.

  • Step 4: Finish ... Add the milk, broth, both cheeses, herbs, a pinch of salt and pepper, the mushrooms; and, toss to combine. Add a little of the pasta water; and mix until you get a creamy sauce. I usually add about 1/2 cup of the reserved water; but, you can add as much as you like. But, remember, this is not a real "Saucy" dish; so, don't expect a heavy cream sauce.

  • Step 5: Serve and ENJOY! ... It's really a delicious hearty and 'meat free' dish. A salad and crusty bread is all I serve with this.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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