Recipe: Linguine with mushrooms

Dietitian's tip: With its mix of mushrooms, this vegetarian pasta takes on an almost meaty flavor. If you can't find cremini mushrooms, use portobellos. Dried porcini mushrooms (found in the produce aisle) lend depth to the sauce.

High fiber = at least 5 g of fiber per serving

SERVES 4

Ingredients

2 tablespoons dried porcini mushrooms (ceps)
1 cup boiling water
5 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 shallots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, brushed clean and thinly sliced
3/4 pound fresh cremini mushrooms, brushed clean and thinly sliced
1 cup vegetable stock or broth
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, plus sprigs for garnish
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
9 ounces fresh linguine or 1/2 pound dried linguine

Directions

In a small, heat-proof glass measuring pitcher or bowl, combine the dried porcini mushrooms and 1 cup boiling water. Let stand for 20 minutes. Remove the mushrooms with a slotted spoon and coarsely chop. Set aside.

Line a fine-mesh sieve with a paper coffee filter or cheesecloth (muslin) and strain the mushroom-soaking liquid to remove the grit; reserve the liquid.

In a large saute or frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and saute until soft and translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add the shiitake mushrooms and saute until they brown around the edges, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the cremini mushrooms, porcini mushrooms, reserved soaking liquid, stock and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Cover and cook until the mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes. Uncover and stir in the butter, chopped thyme, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper. Set aside and keep warm.

Fill a large pot 3/4 full with water and bring to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until al dente (tender), 8 to 10 minutes, or according to package directions. Drain the pasta thoroughly.

Divide the pasta among warmed individual shallow bowls and top with the mushroom sauce. Garnish with the fresh thyme sprigs.

Nutritional Analysis

(per serving)

Calories	340	Monounsaturated fat	6 g
Protein	14 g	Cholesterol	54 g
Carbohydrate	47 g	Sodium	683 mg
Total fat	11 g	Fiber	6 g
Saturated fat	3 g

MAYO CLINIC HEALTHY WEIGHT PYRAMID SERVINGS

Vegetables	4
Carbohydrates	2
Fats	2

DIABETES MEAL PLAN EXCHANGES

Starches	2
Nonstarchy vegetables	4
Fats	2

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DASH EATING PLAN SERVINGS

Grains and grain products	2
Vegetables	4
Fats and oils	2

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Source: This recipe is one of 150 recipes collected in The New Mayo Clinic Cookbook, published by Mayo Clinic Health Information and Oxmoor House, and winner of the 2005 James Beard award.

By Mayo Clinic Staff
May 26, 2006

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