Spaghetti With Shiitakes, Parmesan, And Pepper

• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps cut into thin slices
• 3/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
• 3/4 pound spaghetti
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving

1. In a large frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over moderate heat. Add the mushrooms, 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper, and the salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are browned, 5 to 10 minutes.
2. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the broth and bring to a simmer. Cook until reduced to about 1 cup, 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the spaghetti until just done, about 12 minutes. Drain. Toss the spaghetti with the mushroom sauce, the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and the Parmesan. Serve with more cheese.
4. Variation: Add a couple of tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, such as chives, tarragon, thyme, or parsley, to the spaghetti along with the Parmesan.
5. Wine Recommendation: The mix of flavors opens the door to all sorts of wine choices. To match the earthiness of the mushrooms, try a white based on the chardonnay grape; a Bourgogne Blanc from France would be particularly good. To echo the black pepper, look for a red with a similar flavor, such as a dolcetto from Italy or a petite sirah from California.

olive oil, shiitake mushrooms, freshground black pepper, salt, garlic, chicken broth, spaghetti

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/spaghetti-with-shiitakes-parmesan-pepper (may not work)