Lemon Noodles With Mushrooms Recipes

LEMON NOODLES WITH MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Place the water and 2 teaspoons of salt in a large pot, cover and bring to a boil. Add the noodles and cook until al dente, about 3 minutes, stirring with chopsticks to break them up. Drain, rinse with cold water and drain well. Set aside.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of scallion oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the shiitakes and saute until softened, about 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon of scallion oil, the garlic, 3/4 teaspoon of salt and the sugar. Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the lemon zest and noodles, lower the heat to medium and toss to mix well.
• Add the lemon juice and pepper sauce and toss until well coated. Add the sesame oil and toss to coat. Remove from heat and toss in the scallions and additional salt, if needed. Place on a heated platter and serve immediately.

CREAMY LEMON-MUSHROOM PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
• Meanwhile, heat oil and butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Saute mushrooms in the pan, adjusting heat as necessary, until golden brown, tender, and they have released their moisture. Season mushrooms with salt and pepper while cooking. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add in lemon zest and juice. Stir to combine. Stir in 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese until combined and melted in. Taste and adjust salt and pepper to your preference.
• Add in the cooked pasta and toss in the sauce. Add in some of the reserved pasta water if needed, a little at a time, to thin the sauce so that it coats and sticks to the pasta without being too thick or sticky. It should be a nice creamy consistency.
• Serve pasta with a sprinkling of minced parsley and an additional sprinkling of Parmesan cheese, if desired.