Spaghetti with Wild Mushrooms
- 9 to 11 ounces (250 to 300 grams) wild mixed mushrooms (I would probably buy around 14 ounces (400 grams) mushrooms, as you have to trim a bit off)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 to 2 small dried red chiles, pounded or very finely chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 pound (455 grams) dried spaghetti
- A small handful grated Parmesan
- 1 handful fresh parsley, roughly chopped
- 2 ounces (55 grams) unsalted butter
- Brush off any dirt from the mushrooms with a pastry brush or a tea towel.
- Slice the mushrooms thinly, but tear any larger mushrooms, like girolles, chanterelles.
- and blewits in half.
- Put the olive oil in a very hot frying pan, and add the mushrooms.
- Let them fry fast, tossing once or twice, then add the garlic and chile with a pinch of salt (it is very important to season mushrooms slightly, as it really brings out the flavor).
- Continue to fry fast for 4 to 5 minutes, tossing regularly.
- Then turn the heat off and squeeze in the lemon juice.
- Toss and season, to taste.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta in boiling, salted water until al dente.
- Drain and add to the mushrooms, with the Parmesan, parsley, and butter.
- Toss gently, coating the pasta with the mushrooms and their flavor.
- Serve, scraping out all of the last bits of mushroom from the pan, and sprinkle with a little extra parsley and Parmesan.
mushrooms, olive oil, clove garlic, red chiles, salt, lemon, handful, handful fresh parsley, butter
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/jamie-oliver/spaghetti-with-wild-mushrooms-recipe.html (may not work)