Name: Garlic Mushroom Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 ounces uncooked pasta; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 tablespoons butter divided; ½ medium onion chopped; 8 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced; 3 cloves garlic minced; ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard; ¼ cup chicken broth or veg broth or white wine; ½ teaspoon lemon juice + zest of 1/2 lemon; ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; Salt & pepper to taste

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In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the pasta al dente according to package directions

Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat

Add the chopped onions and sliced mushrooms, sautéing and stirring occasionally until mushroom water evaporates and the vegetables are deeply browned and caramelized

Stir the remaining butter into the skillet, then add minced garlic and Dijon mustard

Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant

Pour in the chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest

Let the mixture bubble and reduce

Remove the skillet from heat

Stir in the grated parmesan cheese and chopped parsley

Add a couple tablespoons of hot pasta water, then toss the cooked pasta with the sauce

Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately

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Gather IngredientsMise en place makes cooking easier
Boil PastaSalt water generously like the sea
Heat Oil & ButterLet butter melt fully before adding veggies
Watch out · Caramelize VeggiesDon't rush browning for deep flavor
Watch out · Add Butter & GarlicGarlic burns fast, keep stirring
Watch out · Cook Until FragrantWatch closely to avoid burning
Add Broth & LemonZest before juicing the lemon
Reduce SauceReduce until slightly thickened

Swaps, storing and making ahead

Good to know

Swaps

No cremini mushrooms? Swap in sliced white button mushrooms.
No Dijon mustard? A scant 1/4 teaspoon of yellow mustard works in a pinch.

Storing it

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days. Reheat on the stove until steaming hot, with a splash of water or broth to loosen the sauce.