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Killer quick pasta recipe featuring leeks, mushrooms, and mint (preferably porcini, but portabella is a much cheaper alternative). I had this in Tuscany in '07 and it rocked my world, so I've been recreating it at home ever since.
2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp butter 1/2 leek, sliced thin approx. 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mint 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper white wine aleppo or similar hot/fruity pepper flake Linguini or other pasta, preferably fresh Romano cheese or similar, if desired
Add butter and olive oil in a pan, set to med-high heat. Let butter and oil begin to bubble, then wait for it to stop bubbling -- DO NOT RUSH THIS PART. (While waiting for the butter to settle down, get your salted water going for your pasta.) Add salt, pepper,and chili flake to the butter/oil. Add mushrooms and sauté for one minute. Add leeks and a small splash of white wine and sauté for one more minute. Remove from heat. Add 1 Tbsp of pasta water to the pan and give a quick stir. Toss pasta in the sauté pan, adding chopped mint. Portion into serving dishes, top with add'l salt, pepper, chili flake, and grated cheese if desired.
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