A wild mushroom pasta dish was showcased by Chef Tammy Brawley during an episode of Real Virginia, the weekly television show produced by Virginia Farm Bureau.
The Chicken of the Woods Scampi recipe calls for 2 tablespoons each of butter and olive oil, along with 1 sliced garlic clove and crushed red pepper to taste. The dish also requires 2 tablespoons of dry white wine, 2 cups of coarsely sliced Chicken of the Woods mushrooms, and 1 package of angel hair pasta prepared according to package instructions.
For garnishing, the recipe suggests chopped parsley, fresh squeezed lemon, and shredded parmesan cheese.
To prepare the dish, cooks should first make the pasta according to directions, drain it, and set it aside while keeping some pasta water in reserve.
The cooking process begins by combining butter and olive oil in a large saute pan. Next, add the garlic and cook until it becomes tender, then incorporate the red pepper. Pour the wine into the center of the pan and allow it to simmer.
The mushrooms should then be added to the pan and stirred. Finally, mix the prepared pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if the mixture appears too dry.
The finished dish is ready to garnish and serve.
