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Recipe for June 26, 2007 


* denotes ingredient usually available (in season) at the Lexington Farmers' Market

Fresh Fettuccine with "Chicken" Mushrooms and Garden  Peas

*3 cups "Chicken" mushrooms (see below), woody stems removed, mushrooms sliced into  1/2 inch strips
*1 cup fresh green peas, removed from shell
15 fava beans
4 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil (or butter)

*5 shallots, peeled and minced
1 cup dry white wine
*3 tbs. fresh parsley, chopped
1 lb. fresh fettuccine
freshly grated parmesan cheese

"Chicken" mushrooms are foraged in Massachusetts woods.  They are aptly named for their similarity in flavor to chicken.  Keep your eye out for these large yellow mushrooms at the Blue Heron Tent

Remove fava beans from shell.  Blanch beans in salted-boiling water for 30 seconds.  Refresh in cold water to stop the cooking process. Remove skin and set favas aside. 

Saute shallots and mushrooms until tender in olive oil (approximately 5-7 minutes).  Season  to taste.  Add wine and parsley.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 6 minutes. 

Cook pasta in salted boiling water as directed on package. While pasta is cooking , add peas and favas to shallot sauce.  Cook for 1 more minute.  

Strain pasta and toss with sauce. Sprinkle with fresh parmesan and freshly ground black pepper and  serve immediately.


This recipe by Liza Connolly

 

 

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