Linguine with Lemon, Garlic, and Thyme Mushrooms

By dhoffmanlatter

Ingredients

• 8 oz/4 cups finely sliced cremini mushrooms
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt or 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
• small clove garlic, minced
• zest and juice of a lemon
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme, stripped to give 1 teaspoon leaves
• 1 lb linguine
• 1 bunch parsley, chopped to give 1/2 cup
• 2 –3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
• freshly ground pepper

Preparation

Step 1

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 package 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, and eat with joy in your heart.