Linguine with Lemon, Garlic and Thyme Mushrooms

Recipe courtesy Nigella Lawson, 2007

Show: Nigella ExpressEpisode: Hey Presto

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Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 25 min

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Ingredients

8 ounces/4 cups finely sliced chestnut/cremini mushrooms
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Maldon/kosher salt or 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
Small clove garlic, minced
1 lemon, zested and juiced
4 sprigs fresh thyme stripped to give 1 teaspoon leaves
1 pound linguine
1 bunch fresh parsley, leaves chopped, to give 1/2 cup
2 to 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan, or to taste
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Slice the mushrooms finely, and put them into a large bowl with the oil, salt, minced garlic, lemon juice and zest, and gorgeously scented thyme leaves.

Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions and drain loosely retaining some water. Quickly put the pasta into the bowl with the mushroom mixture.

Toss everything together well, and then add the parsley, cheese and pepper before tossing again. Eat with joy in your heart.

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recipe Linguine with Lemon, Garlic and Thyme Mushrooms
Annette Riverside, CA 09-24-2009
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Scrumptous! It's vegetarian and my family loves it.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My tips are reduce salt to 1t; prepare the mushroom mixture about 30 minutes before ready to add pasta so all the flavors get... into the mushrooms; retain 1-1/12 cups of the hot water from the pasta and gradually add it to the pasta & mushroom mixture so it makes a silky sauce. Read more
recipe Linguine with Lemon, Garlic and Thyme Mushrooms
Debra Madison, GA 09-05-2009
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Scrumpcious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this several times. Since I cut salt drastically in every recipe anyways, I automatically used only about 1 tsp... of salt. I essentially make a dressing by whisking the liquid ingredients first and then add herbs/garlic, then toss in mushrooms. I have added a splash of white wine to soften the lemon tartness as well. And it works just as well with or without the thyme. I have added market roasted chicken, thrown in tiny frozen green peas the last minute of the pasta cooking pot. I have used penne pasta as well, much easier to eat at concerts in the park or tailgating. I'm not a huge mushroom fan, but I love this recipe! My whole family does. I have never had problems with the dressing coming together as another reviewer stated.Read more
recipe Linguine with Lemon, Garlic and Thyme Mushrooms
Griselda Chicago, IL 09-01-2009
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QUICK MEAL THIS IS YOUR DISH
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have friends come over without they telling me in advance .And this dish safe the night its very easy to make and VERY... GOOD TO EAT .Read more
recipe Linguine with Lemon, Garlic and Thyme Mushrooms
ATHENA Belleville, NJ 08-15-2009
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holy cow!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

this is flippin' fantastic! easy and addictive. :-) i only used 1 TEAspoon of salt like someone mentioned before. perfect... amount.Read more
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Nellie Mississauga, ME 05-18-2009
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Better than my favorite Italian restaurant
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This dish is absolutely delicious. I had some time on my hands, however, and decided to saute the mushrooms and garlic in... some olive oil, then deglazed with white wine. I could eat this every day! Thanks Nigella!!Read more
recipe Linguine with Lemon, Garlic and Thyme Mushrooms
Marisa Levittown, NY 04-27-2009
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VERY EASY AND DELICIOUS
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is so easy, virtually no prep time and the flavor is fabulous. My 11 year old loved it. Thank You Nigella.