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Spaghetti with Asparagus, Shiitake Mushrooms, Lemon, and Chives

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Spaghetti with Asparagus, Shiitake Mushrooms, Lemon, and Chives

Spaghetti with Asparagus, Shiitake Mushrooms, Lemon, and Chives

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Equipment

  • Spaghetti Pasta Sheets - Ideal for making homemade pasta from scratch or creating various shapes.

  • Asparagus Peeler - Helps in easily peeling asparagus spears, aiding in preparation for dishes involving this vegetable.

  • Shiitake Mushrooms Scissors - Perfect for cutting shiitake mushrooms and other vegetables into desired sizes.

  • Lemon Zester - Essential for zesting lemons to incorporate flavor into the dish without using lemon juice directly.

  • Chive Grater - Useful for grating chives to add fresh flavor and garnish on top of the dish.

  • Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls - Versatile and durable, perfect for mixing ingredients without the risk of contamination.

  • Stainless Steel Chef's Knife - A sharp and versatile knife for cutting various ingredients in the dish.

  • Pasta Cooking Pot - Necessary for cooking pasta to al dente, a key step in the recipe.

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces spaghetti

  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots (about 4)

  • 1 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, sliced

  • 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • 1 3/4 cups vegetable broth

  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel

  • 1 pound asparagus, tough ends trimmed, cut crosswise in thirds

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

  • 4 ounces shaved Asiago cheese*

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Cook spaghetti in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Transfer pasta to large wide bowl.
2

Instruction 2

Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter with oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots; sauté 1 minute. Add shiitake mushrooms; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté shiitake mixture until soft, about 6 minutes. Add lemon juice; cook 1 minute. Add broth and lemon peel. Bring to boil, then reduce to medium and simmer until liquid is reduced by half, about 6 minutes. Add asparagus to mushroom mixture; simmer until asparagus turns bright green, about 2 minutes. Add chives and remaining 2 tablespoons butter and stir until butter melts. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
3

Instruction 3

Pour sauce over pasta; toss to coat. Top with shaved Asiago and serve.
4

Instruction 4

*Available at some supermarkets, and at Italian markets and specialty food stores.
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