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Ingredients
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Pasta
Mushroom Mixture
Finishing Touches
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring 2 liters of water to a boil. Once boiling, add 1 tablespoon of salt.
- 2
Cook the Pasta
Add the gemelli pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain the Pasta
Once cooked, reserve about 1 cup of pasta water and then drain the pasta in a colander.
Preparing the Mushroom Mixture
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- 5
- 6
Add Garlic and Herbs
Stir in the minced garlic, fresh thyme, and crushed pink peppercorns. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
Combining and Serving
- 7
Combine Pasta and Mushroom Mixture
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the mushroom mixture. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a silky sauce.
- 8
Finish with Parmesan
Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Adjust seasoning with black pepper.
- 9