Everyday We’re Trufflin’

vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 cups mixed mushrooms (oyster, shiitake, button), torn into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp truffle cream
  • 2 medium shallots, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp truffle sea salt
  • 500g spaghetti 
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped parsley
  • Zest & juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 2 tbsp butter, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan (plus more for serving)
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp truffle oil

Preparation

  • Heat 2 tablespoon oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, and add 1 tbsp garlic. Cook half quantity of the mushrooms in a single layer, undisturbed, until edges are brown and starting to crisp for about 2 minutes. Give mushrooms a toss and continue to cook, tossing occasionally, until all sides are brown and crisp for 2-3 minutes more. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the mushrooms to a plate and season with salt. Repeat the same process with remaining 2 tablespoon oil, 1 tbsp garlic, mushrooms and salt.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and return all of the mushrooms to the pot. Add shallots and cook, stirring often, until shallots are translucent and softened for about 2 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until very al dente.
  • Using tongs, transfer the spaghetti to the pot with mushrooms. Add cream and 1 cup pasta cooking liquid. Increase heat to medium, bring to a simmer, and cook, tossing constantly, until pasta is al dente and liquid is slightly thickened, for about 3 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low. Add truffle cream, butter, parmesan, pepper and toss to combine.
  • Remove pot from heat. Add lemon zest and juice, parsley and season with truffle sea salt.
  • Before serving, top it off with some grated parmesan and drizzle with truffle oil.

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