Ingredients
Method
Cook the Pasta
- Bring a 6-quart / 5.7L pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tagliatelle and cook according to package directions, about 8 minutes, until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
Build the Mushroom Stroganoff
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 15 g butter in a 12-inch / 30cm skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the cremini and shiitake mushrooms in a single layer and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply browned. Transfer to a bowl and repeat with the remaining mushrooms and the oyster mushrooms, adding the rest of the oil and butter as needed.
- Return all the mushrooms to the skillet. Add the shallots and cook for 2 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the brandy and scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen any browned bits. Let it bubble for 1 minute until mostly evaporated.
- Add the vegetable stock and thyme, bring to a simmer, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Lower the heat, stir in the sour cream and Dijon mustard, and simmer gently for 2 minutes until the sauce coats the back of a spoon. Do not let it boil or the sour cream can split.
Combine and Serve
- Add the drained tagliatelle to the skillet and toss to coat, loosening with a splash of the reserved pasta water if the sauce looks tight.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Divide between bowls, top with parsley and parmesan if using, and serve right away.
Notes
- Batch-brown mushrooms in two rounds, don't crowd the 12-inch skillet.
- Use full-fat sour cream, low-fat versions split more easily over heat.
- Deglaze thoroughly, the browned bits at the pan bottom carry most of the flavor.
- Taste before adding salt, vegetable stock and parmesan already carry sodium.
