Garlic Linguine with Mushroom Skeletons (Halloween)
bakingwithnessa
Bring some spine-chilling delight to your Halloween dinner with this hauntingly delicious garlic linguine featuring eerie mushroom skeletons. It's a culinary masterpiece that will leave your taste buds spellbound!
8.80oz(250g)black squid ink pasta(Linguine | Cooked al dente)
GARLIC MURSHROOMS
16mushrooms(White)
3Tbsp(40g)Greek Olive oil
6Garlic Cloves(Chopped)
1tsp(5g)Roasted Garlic and Chive Herb blend
2.65oz(75g)vegetable stock
1.05oz(30g)butter(Cubed)
Italian parsley(Thinly Chopped)
Sel Gris Mill(Season to Taste)
Pepper Mill(Season to Taste)
Instructions
MUSHROOM SKULLS PREPARATION
Clean the mushrooms and trim the end. Use a straw to cut out the two eye sockets on each side and a toothpick to remove the excess. Using the same toothpick, carve the nose below along the teeth on the mushroom stem. Set aside.
16 mushrooms
GARLIC MURSHROOMS PREPARATION
In a medium sauce pan, add the olive oil and chopped garlic. Turn the heat to medium-low. Once the garlic is sizzling, add the roasted garlic and chive herb blend. Season with Salt and Pepper (to taste). Give it a stir.
3 Tbsp Greek Olive oil, 6 Garlic Cloves
Add the mushrooms "face" up, pour the vegetable stock on top, along with the butter and sprinkle around the chopped parsley. Let the mushrooms cook for 2 minutes on one side then turn them over, and cook them on the other side for another 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Set aside.
2.65 oz vegetable stock, 1.05 oz butter, Italian parsley
PASTA PREPARATION
Cook your pasta al dente according to package instructions: 6 minutes for me. Drain and add it to your garlic mushrooms. Stir until the pasta is well-coated.
8.80 oz black squid ink pasta
ASSEMBLY
Using a fork, place the linguine into a swirl at the center of your plate. Then, arrange the mushrooms skeletons around. Garnish with more parsley on top. Serve right away to enjoy your Graveyard Garlic Linguine with Mushroom Skeletons. Bon Appétit!