I don’t think it’s any secret how much I love mushrooms. I’ve made Mushroom Frittatas, and Mushroom Risotto, and the most delectable Mushroom and Herb Stuffing (which I will absolutely be re-visiting around Thanksgiving time this year). So it comes as no surprise that when I need a super comforting and FAST dinner, it’s all about the mushrooms and the pasta.
This dinner is easily made in about 15 minutes which is pretty perfect considering that it’s officially premier week and I’ve got a lot going on. And by a lot going on, I really mean that I have about 123 shows to watch this week. Terra Nova, Gossip Girl, NCIS, Biggest Loser, The Mentalist, Person of Interest, Real Housewives, Grey’s Anatomy… I mean the list goes on. It’s almost embarrassing to see my DVR at this moment. But whatever, I love my TV. And I love having a big bowl of this pasta while watching it. So pretty much what it boils down to, is that you have to make this. It’s good for your soul. And it’s fast. So if you have a terrible TV addiction like myself, you’ll still have plently of time for all those shows.
Mushroom and Chive Pasta
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter divided
- 1 cup sliced oyster mushrooms
- 1 cup sliced crimini mushrooms
- 1 cup sliced shitake mushrooms
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup finely chopped chives
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lb pasta
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp of butter over high heat. Sauté the fresh mushrooms for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Stir in the garlic, salt, and pepper, and continue to let cook for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and almost golden brown. Set aside over low heat to keep warm.
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water, according to the package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water and drain the remaining water. Combine the pasta and the reserved pasta water with the mushroom mixture. Add the remaining tbsp of butter, 1/2 cup of chives and season with more salt and pepper if needed. Serve.
i love that you brought up premiere week – i said something similar last night and was rewarded with endless teasing by my husband. but hey, i’ll take 15-minute meals any day of the week anyway!
Oh this looks awesome and I loovee tiny shells!
This looks awesome! I just got back from Portland, Oregon and I’m positive I ate my weight in chanterelles. Can’t get enough of mushrooms lately…or TV.
oooooh girl, I love mushrooms too and this just sent me straight into ORBIT.
Not much could make Real Housewives of BH much better. But I think this pasta just did.
I love mushrooms, too. And, I know that I will love this pasta. Cannot wait to try it.
You had me at shells. I think it’s hands-down the best pasta shape out there. And it looks so pretty with the mushrooms!
Anything with mushrooms thrills me! Love this pasta girl 🙂
I have a TV addiction too! I’m recording more TV shows than I have time to watch! I’ll have to save this recipe for a night when my boyfriend is working late…he’s more of a meat eater, and doesn’t like to eat a lot of carbs. I, on the other hand, am a carb addict. I love pasta dishes and could care less about what I eat, as long as it tastes good and isn’t terribly unhealthy like fast food, so I will be bookmarking this recipe for sure!
Another go-to me for me! Love.
Love this and love the simplicity of it and the flavors. Adding it to my list for when I’m making dinner for just me. 🙂
This is one of those pasta dishes that’s easy to make but stop you in your tracks beautiful. You can’t help but admire it. Thanks for giving me a get-out-of-jail-free card on the TV addiction! Good to know I’m not alone!
I love mushrooms, too (and so does my 7 year old.) But I really love them with garlic and butter like this…to die for. This pasta dish sounds wonderful. I have chives in my herb garden that I like to use up so this would be a huge hit!
YUM! I will definitely be trying this one! looove mushrooms
This looks DIVINE. I had mushrooms tonight and I’m a happy girl.
Love this! sounds splendid!
Yum. Now I know what we’re having for dinner tonight! Thank you 🙂
I think we need a “girls night in” – back to back episodes of Gossip Girl, New Girl, Grey’s Anatomy … and huge bowls of this pasta to go with it!!
My dirty secret – I’m loving X Factor – and I watched the opening episode of Charlies Angels – love the simplicity of this dish.
This looks so simple and tasty! Big bowls of pasta + DVR = A fabulous weekday evening
I love mushrooms to bits too! Who needs meat when ya got all those different shrooms? I especially like them in pasta, I think maybe I will add some red wine to this. 😉
This sounds great! But you simply must try some Himalayan pink salt. I get mine from Sustainable Sourcing https://secure.sustainablesourcing.com. The flavor is so much better than regular salt! Thanks for sharing this recipe—I can’t wait to try it!
This dish looks so comforting and good!
Wow, does this ever look delicious! I love the flavoring of chives!
Gorgeous shot, Gaby! It makes me want to run over to your place to see if you have any leftovers on hand!
Looks delicious, love the combo mushrooms and pasta
Yum yum! Very delicious dish you’ve got here Gaby! Thanks for sharing.
Oh my goodness, does that every sound good! I love the simplicity of this recipe – it really lets those mushrooms shine.
I just love this recipe. It’s so easy to make and it just tastes delicious.
How about a splash of wine?