Prawn and Mushroom Linguine

Ingredients

• Linguine pasta (8 ounces)
• Olive oil (3 tablespoons)
• Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
• Mushrooms (8 ounces, sliced)
• Prawns (1 pound, peeled and deveined)
• White wine (1/2 cup)
• Salt (to taste)
• Black pepper (to taste)
• Fresh parsley (1/4 cup, chopped)
• Grated parmesan cheese (1/2 cup)

Instructions

1. Cook the linguine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
3. Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until they release their moisture and turn golden brown.
4. Push the mushrooms to one side of the skillet and add the prawns. Cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque, stirring occasionally.
5. Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
6. Add the cooked linguine to the skillet along with a splash of reserved pasta water if needed. Toss everything together to coat the pasta with the sauce.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
8. Serve the prawn and mushroom linguine hot, garnished with additional parsley and Parmesan, if desired. Enjoy your culinary journey!