Ainu Market Inspired Mushroom Herb Pasta

Ingredients

• 8 ounces pasta
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 cup zucchini, chopped
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Steps

1. Boil the pasta in salted water until tender, then reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain the pasta.
2. Melt the butter in a skillet. Cook the mushrooms and onion until the mushrooms are browned.
3. Add the garlic, ground cumin, and zucchini. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
4. Stir in the milk, reserved pasta water, and parmesan cheese until the mushroom sauce is creamy.
5. Toss the pasta with the mushroom sauce and cilantro. Season with salt and black pepper, then serve hot.

Allergen note: Contains gluten and dairy.

Use the listed quantities as a guide, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook proteins to a safe internal temperature.