Linguine with Lemon, Garlic, and Thyme Mushrooms

By tulawdog

Ingredients

• 4 cups (8 ounces) finely sliced cremini or button mushrooms
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Maldon or kosher salt or 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
• 1 small clove garlic, minced
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme stripped to give 1 teaspoon leaves
• 1 pound linguine or other pasta shape
• 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

Preparation

Step 1

Slice the mushrooms finely, and put them into a large bowl with the oil, salt, 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.