Ingredients (serves 6):
- 1 package fettuccine pasta
- 50 grams (3.5 tablespoons) butter
- 1 basket fresh mushrooms, any type, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, sliced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 4 tablespoons arak or dry white wine
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- For serving: ¼ cup crushed pistachios, 100 grams (about 1 cup) grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain (do not rinse) and reserve ¼ cup of the cooking water.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter. Add the mushrooms and sauté for 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and olive oil. Sauté for about 1 minute. Add the remaining ingredients, including the reserved pasta water, and bring to a boil.
- Add the pasta and cook for another minute, stirring well. Remove from heat.
- Top with pistachios and Parmesan, and serve immediately.


