Herby Buttered Wild Mushroom Tagliatelle
Mushroom tagliatelle: master this elegant, herby buttered pasta dish featuring caramelized wild mushrooms. Perfect for a comforting weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 3/4 pound tagliatelle or other long cut pasta
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound mixed wild mushrooms
- kosher salt and pepper
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped sage
- 3/4 cup dry white wine
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. When the oil shimmers, add the mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Cook undisturbed for 5 minutes or until golden, stir and continue cooking until the mushrooms are caramelized, 3-5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter, garlic, half of the basil, the thyme, and sage. Cook, stirring occasionally until the garlic is caramelized and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Slowly add the wine and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir the pasta into the sauce and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3-5 minutes until warmed through. Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining basil, discard the garlic cloves.
- Divide among bowls and serve immediately.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use a mix of wild mushrooms like shiitake, cremini, and oyster mushrooms. The variety adds complexity.
- Don't overcrowd your pan when cooking the mushrooms; cook them in batches if necessary to ensure they caramelize properly instead of steaming.
- If your sauce seems too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta cooking water until it reaches your desired consistency. This starchy water helps bind the sauce beautifully.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a little extra broth or water to rehydrate the sauce. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Don't overcrowd your pan when cooking the mushrooms; cook them in batches if necessary to ensure they caramelize properly instead of steaming.
- If your sauce seems too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta cooking water until it reaches your desired consistency. This starchy water helps bind the sauce beautifully.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a little extra broth or water to rehydrate the sauce. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.