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Fettuccine with Arugula and Mushrooms

Fettuccine with mushroom sauce and fresh parsley in a plate, close-up - classic italian pasta
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Written By: The Old Farmer’s Almanac Editors The Almanac Editors and Staff
Yield
Serves 4
Category
Pasta
Vegetables
Course
Main Dish
Preparation Method
Cook
Sources
Vegetable Cookbook

Looking for a quick weeknight dinner? This vegetarian pasta dish comes together quickly, with arugula being the star of the show. Sautéing arugula in olive oil mollifies its sharp flavor and transforms it into something quite different. Be sure to let us know how you like it in the comments below!

Ingredients
1 small bunch arugula
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
16 mushrooms, sliced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup light cream
2 large egg yolks
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 pound fettuccine, boiled and drained

Instructions

  1. Rinse the arugula and pat dry on absorbent paper. Stack the leaves and cut them across into thin shreds. 
  2. Heat the oil in a small skillet. 
  3. Add the arugula and stir over high heat for 30 seconds or until wilted and intensely green. Transfer to a plate and set aside. 
  4. Melt the butter in a large skillet. Add the mushrooms and toss to coat. Stir over medium heat until tender, but do not allow them to brown. 
  5. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. 
  6. Remove from the heat and stir in the arugula
  7.  In a small bowl, whisk together the cream and egg yolks. Add the mixture to the mushrooms and return to medium heat. 
  8. Sprinkle on the Parmesan cheese and stir constantly until the cheese is melted and the sauce is slightly thickened. A
  9. dd the drained fettuccine and toss over medium heat to coat and warm the noodles. Serve immediately.

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Under the guiding hand of its first editor, Robert B. Thomas, the premiere issue of The Old Farmer’s Almanac was published in 1792 during George Washington’s first term as president.Today, the Almanac...
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