*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           Mushroom Butterflies

Recipe By     :
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pasta                            Italian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/4   lb           White mushrooms
     1/2   c            Shallots -- coarsely chopped
   2       ts           Garlic -- finely chopped
   3       tb           Extra-virgin olive oil
                        Black pepper -- freshly ground,
                        - to taste
     1/3   c            Flat-leaf parsley -- +1 tb,
                        - coarsely chopped, divided
   2       ts           Lemon zest -- finely grated
  12       oz           Butterfly or bow-tie pasta --
                        - uncooked
                        Parmesan -- coarsely grated
                        - for garnish (optional)

  For a delicate dinner or lunch pasta, try my mushroom sauce tossed
  with bow-tie or butterfly shapes. Try to use extra-virgin olive oil
  for flavor when cooking this dish, since there are so few
  ingredients. It's not necessary to season the pasta with salt if
  using Parmesan cheese, as it's a bit salty. And if you opt for the
  Parmesan, freshly grated is a must!
  
  Trim mushroom stems and wipe caps clean with a paper towel. Slice
  lengthwise.
  
  Toss mushrooms, shallots and garlic with oil in a large, heavy
  saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, for 10 minutes.
  Season with pepper. Toss in 1/3 cup parsley and lemon zest. Cook
  1 minute longer. Reserve, covered, on the stove.
  
  Shortly before serving, cook the pasta in boiling, salted water,
  stirring once, 6 to 8 minutes or until al dente. Drain, reserving
  2 tb cooking liquid. Toss pasta with mushrooms and reserved liquid;
  then toss with Parmesan and serve immediately, or serve the cheese
  alongside. Garnish with remaining 1 tb chopped parsley.
  
  Per serving: 307 cal, 8 g fat, no cholesterol


                   - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -