Creamy Mushroom Stroganoff

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:33:18 GMT

Step 1

Peel and finely slice the red onion[s]

Step 2

Heat a large, wide-based pan (preferably non-stick) with 1 tbsp [2 tbsp] olive oil over a medium heat

Step 3

Once hot, add the sliced red onion with a pinch of salt and cook for 10 min or until soft

Step 4

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Step 5

While the onion is cooking, boil a kettle

Step 6

Peel and finely chop (or grate) the garlic

Step 7

Cut the chestnut mushrooms into quarters

Step 8

Strip the thyme leaves from their stems and chop them finely, discard the stems

Step 9

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Step 10

Once the onion has softened, add the chopped garlic, chopped mushrooms, half the smoked paprika and half the chopped thyme to the pan (save the rest for later!)

Step 11

Season with salt and a generous amount of pepper

Step 12

Spread the mushrooms out as much as possible and allow to cook, without stirring, for 5-10 min or until caramelised

Step 13

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Step 14

Meanwhile, add the linguine to a pot of boiled water with a large pinch of salt and bring to the boil over a high heat

Step 15

Cook the linguine for 8-10 min or until cooked with a slight bite

Step 16

Once done, drain the cooked linguine, reserving a cup of the starchy pasta water

Step 17

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Step 18

While the pasta is cooking, combine the remaining chopped thyme, crème fraîche and a generous amount of pepper in a small bowl – this is your seasoned crème fraîche

Step 19

Dissolve the vegetable stock mix in 200ml [400ml] boiled water

Step 20

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Step 21

Once caramelised, add half of the vegetable stock to the pan, increase the heat to medium-high and cook until the stock has completely absorbed

Step 22

Add the remaining smoked paprika and stir well

Step 23

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Step 24

Add the drained linguine and the remaining vegetable stock to the pan, then cook until reduced and thickened in consistency

Step 25

Once thickened, add the seasoned crème fraîche and stir to combine – this is your creamy mushroom stroganoff

Step 26

Tip: Add a splash of the reserved starchy pasta water if the sauce is looking a little dry

Step 27

Serve the creamy mushroom stroganoff and season with black pepper

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