Mushroom Caesar Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup onion, sliced
- 1 pound (about 5 cups) fresh white mushrooms, sliced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 jar (7 ounces) roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, ground
- 1½ cups small Caesar or Italian flavored croutons
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 8 ounces linguini
Fill a large saucepan with salted water; bring to a boil.
Add linguine; cook until pasta is firm-tender, about 10 minutes.
Drain, reserving ½ cup cooking liquid; set aside.
Transfer pasta to a large serving bowl; cover to keep warm.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil until hot.
Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium; add mushrooms and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender and just release their liquid, about 6 minutes.
Stir in roasted red peppers, salt and black pepper; cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
Add the reserved cooking liquid; pour over linguine.
Stir in croutons and Parmesan cheese.
Serve immediately.
Serves 4.
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