Mantarli Eriste (Turkish Noodles with Mushrooms)

www.turkishcookbook.com

2 servings.

Ingredients:

• 2 servings of large egg noodles
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1-2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 large tomatoes, peeled, diced
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 8-10 medium size mushrooms, cleaned, sliced
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
• Salt
• Pepper
• Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp lemon zest

Method:

• Boil the egg noodles and drain.
• Melt the butter in a cooking pot.
• Add the noodles, salt, pepper, and toss.
• Meanwhile saute the onion with olive oil for a few minutes.
• Add the garlic when the smell comes out, then add tomatoes, mushrooms, crushed pepper, salt and pepper.
• Cook for about 8 minutes over medium-low heat.
• Place the noddles on a service plate and pour the mushroom sauce on the top.
• Sprinkle parsley and lemon zest all over.
• Serve as a light lunch dish with Radish Salad.