BC Wild Mushroom, Garlic & Thyme Linguine

Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes | Serves: 2-4Est. calories per serving: 366-732 for 1/4-1/2 of this recipe

• 1/2 454g bag of Kaslo Sourdough Linguini
• 4c. assorted B.C. wild mushrooms (such as Button, Cremini, Lion’s Mane, Chanterelle, and Oyster)
• 1c. Heavy cream
• 2tbsp. Preferred butter or oil
• 3 Cloves fresh garlic
• 1/2c. Beef or vegetable broth
• 3/4c. Fresh grated parmesan
• Fresh thyme
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste
• Optional: 4tbsp. additional parmesan for topping
• Optional: 1tsp. truffle oil, drizzled over each plate

1. Bring a medium-sized pot of water to boil. Cook linguini according to package instructions, about 6-8 minutes for the perfect al dente bite. Strain, return to pot (without rinsing), cover, and set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, melt butter and add 4 cups of thinly sliced mushrooms. Sauté over medium-high heat roughly 4-5 minutes per side, until crispy and golden brown. Crush garlic cloves directly into the pan, and sauté 1-2 minutes along with a pinch of salt and pepper (taking care not to burn garlic).
3. Lower heat to medium-low and pour in heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Heat through, about 1 minute. Slowly whisk in beef broth, and bring mixture to a gentle simmer on minimum, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Add cooked linguini to the pan, and heat through. Plate immediately, topping with plenty of fresh thyme, pepper, and more parmesan if desired. For an extra indulgent mushroom flavour, add a drizzle of high-quality truffle oil to each plate.
5. Enjoy alongside a crisp and dry white wine, such as a Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc - your taste buds will be delighted at this pairing! For a dessert to follow, consider serving a white chocolate brownie topped with vanilla ice cream, or individual crème caramels.