FETTUCCINE WITH SHIITAKES AND ASPARAGUS

Fettuccine with Shiitakes and Asparagus image

Provided by Chris Fischer

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, cut into 2" pieces
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps sliced
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
12 ounces dried or 1 pound fresh fettuccine
3 ounces Parmesan, grated (about 3/4 cup), plus more for serving
4 large egg yolks*

Steps:

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
Heat butter and remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and cook, tossing often, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add shallot and cook, tossing occasionally, until softened, about 2 minutes. Toss in oregano, thyme, and asparagus.
Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid.
Add pasta, 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid, and 3 ounces Parmesan to skillet. Cook, tossing and adding more pasta cooking liquid as needed, until sauce coats pasta, about 2 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
Divide pasta among plates and top each with a yolk and more Parmesan.