Roasted Wild Mushroom Pappardelle
Photo: Victor Protasio
For maximum flavor and chewy-soft texture, the mushrooms are roasted and then simmered in broth. Save a bit of pasta water to moisten each bowl before serving.
This recipe, and others like it, can be found in the article “25 Vegetarian Pasta Recipes That Everyone Will Love.”
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Preheat oven to 475° with a rack in top third of oven and another in lower third. Combine mushrooms, oil, garlic, thyme, pepper, and 1/2 tsp. salt in a large bowl; toss to coat. Divide seasoned mushrooms between two large rimmed baking sheets and spread in an even layer.
Step 2
2
Bake mushrooms 10 minutes, then remove from oven and increase heat to broil. Broil mushrooms, one baking sheet at a time, until browned, 5 minutes each.
Step 3
3
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain, reserving at least 1/2 cup pasta water.
Step 4
4
Transfer broiled mushrooms to a bowl. Scrape browned bits from one baking sheet onto second baking sheet. Set baking sheet with browned bits on stovetop over medium-high heat. Add broth and cook, stirring and scraping to loosen browned bits from bottom of baking sheet, until mixture boils and reduces slightly, 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 5
5
Combine mushroom mixture, pasta, half of parsley, half of tarragon, and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt in a large bowl; toss to coat. Divide among four shallow bowls, then drizzle with broth mixture and a bit of pasta water if needed. Top with remaining parsley, tarragon, and the parmesan.
Step 6
6
Wine pairing: FEL 2014 Pino Noir (Anderson Valley; $38)
Ingredients
2 pounds mixed fresh wild mushrooms (such as shiitake, cremini, and oyster), quartered, or, if small, halved
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
12 large garlic cloves, peeled and halved
8 thyme sprigs
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
12 ounces pappardelle pasta
1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
1/3 cup loosely packed flat-leaf parsley leaves, divided
1/3 cup loosely packed tarragon leaves, divided
2 ounces parmesan cheese, shredded (3/4 cup)
Directions
Step 1
1
Preheat oven to 475° with a rack in top third of oven and another in lower third. Combine mushrooms, oil, garlic, thyme, pepper, and 1/2 tsp. salt in a large bowl; toss to coat. Divide seasoned mushrooms between two large rimmed baking sheets and spread in an even layer.
Step 2
2
Bake mushrooms 10 minutes, then remove from oven and increase heat to broil. Broil mushrooms, one baking sheet at a time, until browned, 5 minutes each.
Step 3
3
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain, reserving at least 1/2 cup pasta water.
Step 4
4
Transfer broiled mushrooms to a bowl. Scrape browned bits from one baking sheet onto second baking sheet. Set baking sheet with browned bits on stovetop over medium-high heat. Add broth and cook, stirring and scraping to loosen browned bits from bottom of baking sheet, until mixture boils and reduces slightly, 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 5
5
Combine mushroom mixture, pasta, half of parsley, half of tarragon, and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt in a large bowl; toss to coat. Divide among four shallow bowls, then drizzle with broth mixture and a bit of pasta water if needed. Top with remaining parsley, tarragon, and the parmesan.
Step 6
6
Wine pairing: FEL 2014 Pino Noir (Anderson Valley; $38)