My experiments with pasta !

So it has been more than 10 months since I created this blog, but not a single post yet, so much for my resolution of 'blogging regularly'.
But today a friend has inspired me to post my first blog. As they say, better late than never!
I begin my blog with a simple pasta recipe.


Linguine Pasta with  Portobello Mushrooms:
I made this pasta today. The recipe suddenly occurred to me when I found 3 boxes of 3 different kinds of mushrooms in my fridge, all of them expiring by the end of this week. I had to use at least one box today. The best part is, it came out really well in the first attempt itself.

Ingredients:

1. 1 bag of whole mushrooms, cut into halves so that they are still big chunks.
2. Linguine Pasta , I used 2 tight handfuls of linguine pasta for 2 servings.
3. 3 table spoons of Balsamic Vinegar with Olive Oil Salad dressing.                                                    (You should find it at your nearby grocery store)
4. 1 tablespoon of orange marmalade.
5. A few leaves of Basil chopped.
6. A clove of Garlic finely chopped.

How to make:

Heat Extra Virgin Olive Oil in a pan.
Add the chopped garlic into the hot oil. Let the garlic heat up for a minute
Add the Basil leaves
Cut the mushrooms into halves. Add the mushrooms into the oil along with garlic and basil..
Add 3 table spoons of Balsamic Vinegar with Olive Oil salad dressing.
Now add a table spoon of orange marmalade and mix it well into the mixture of Balsamic Vinegar.
Wait till comes to a boil.  Reduce the flame and let it simmer.
Add half a stick of 'I cant believe its not butter' to the simmering pan.
Meanwhile make the pasta and drain it out. (I added salt and pepper to boiling water before adding the pasta)
Add the pasta to the pan once the butter has melted.

Add a cup of pasta water and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
Serve hot.

I would love to hear how it turned out in your kitchen.
Mine turned out really well and the proof is in the picture. Yum!!!