Super Quick Linguine with Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 12 oz linguine pasta

• 3 tbsp olive oil (or butter)

• 10 oz mushrooms (cremini, button, or mixed), sliced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ cup dry white wine (or vegetable broth)

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

• ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• Extra Parmesan & drizzle of olive oil for serving

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta:

   • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.

   • Cook linguine until al dente, reserving ½ cup pasta water before draining.

2. Sauté the mushrooms:

   • In a large skillet, heat olive oil (or butter) over medium-high.

   • Add mushrooms, season with a little salt, and cook until golden brown (about 5–7 minutes).

   • Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes, cook 1 minute until fragrant.

3. Build the sauce:

   • Deglaze pan with white wine (or broth), scraping up browned bits.

   • Let simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly reduced.

4. Combine pasta and sauce:

   • Add drained linguine to the skillet with mushrooms.

   • Toss with Parmesan, parsley, and a splash of reserved pasta water until glossy.

   • Season with salt and black pepper.

5. Serve:

   • Plate with extra Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil.