Whole-Wheat Linguine with Mushrooms and Asparagus
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Martha Stewart Living, May 2011
- Yield Serves 4
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 3 leeks (white and pale-green parts only), cut into 2-inch matchsticks and rinsed well
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 8 ounces whole-wheat linguine
- 8 asparagus spears, shaved lengthwise into curls (2 cups)
- 1 ounce Parmigiano-Reggiano, shaved
Directions
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Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large high-sided skillet over high heat. Cook mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 7 minutes. Add leeks and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook for 2 minutes.
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Add stock. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
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Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water.
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Add pasta, reserved cooking water, and 1 cup asparagus curls to skillet. Toss to coat, and season with pepper.
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Divide pasta evenly among 4 plates. Top with remaining cup asparagus; drizzle with remaining 2 teaspoons oil. Top with cheese.
I made spelt pasta in a a class and wanted to use it fresh but no leeks on hand. Made the basic dish substituting spring onions for leeks and added broccolli (cooked seperately) and a hand full of kale. I added more asparagas than called for. I happened to have some truffle salt which I used. I have to say that it was amazing and took all of ten minutes. Start with the mushrooms and add any spring veggies that you have for a quick amazing dinner. Company worthy.
I made spelt pasta in a a class and wanted to use it fresh but no leeks on hand. Made the basic dish substituting spring onions for leeks and added broccolli (cooked seperately) and a hand full of kale. I added more asparagas than called for. I happened to have some truffle salt which I used. I have to say that it was amazing and took all of ten minutes. Start with the mushrooms and add any spring veggies that you have for a quick amazing dinner. Company worthy.