Name: Spaghetti with Shiitakes, Parmesan and Pepper Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 tbsp olive oil; 1 lb shiitake mushrooms; ¾ tsp fresh ground black pepper; ¼ tsp salt; 2 cloves garlic; 1½ cup chicken broth; ¾ lb spaghetti; ½ cup parmesan

Spaghetti with Shiitakes, Parmesan and Pepper Recipe

How To Make Spaghetti with Shiitakes, Parmesan and Pepper

In just minutes, you can enjoy this delicious spaghetti dish with earthy shiitake mushrooms, spiced with pepper, and served with loads of parmesan!

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 25 minutes

Total: 35 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

4tbspolive oil
1lbshiitake mushrooms
¾tspfresh ground black pepper
¼tspsalt
2clovesgarlic
1½cupchicken broth,low-sodium, canned, or homemade stock
¾lbspaghetti
½cupparmesan,grated

Instructions

In a large frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over moderate heat.
Add the mushrooms, ½ teaspoon of pepper, and salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 10 minutes until the mushrooms are browned.
Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
Add the broth and bring to a simmer.
Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until reduced to about 1 cup.
Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the spaghetti for about 12 minutes until just done.
Drain.
Toss the spaghetti with the mushroom sauce, the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and ¼ teaspoon of pepper, and parmesan.
Serve with more cheese.

Recipe Notes

Optional Variation: Add a couple of tablespoons of chopped fresh herbs, such as chives, tarragon, thyme, or parsley, to the spaghetti along with the parmesan.
Wine Recommendation: The mix of flavors opens the door to all sorts of wine choices. To match the earthiness of the mushrooms, try a white based on the chardonnay grape; a Bourgogne Blanc from France would be particularly good. To echo the black pepper, look for a red with a similar flavor, such as a dolcetto from Italy or a petite sirah from California.